During the Civil War, Camden, Arkansas, was occupied by the Union Army before being freed by the Confederate troops in 1865.
Camden was founded in 1824 after the Louisiana Purchase left the United States with much of the land remaining in the Southern U
During the Civil War, Camden, Arkansas, was occupied by the Union Army before being freed by the Confederate troops in 1865.
Camden was founded in 1824 after the Louisiana Purchase left the United States with much of the land remaining in the Southern U.S. In addition to being a busy steamboat port because of its proximity to the water, Camden is also known for being an oil and lumber town. Currently, Camden has a population just north of 12,100 at the time of the 2010 U.S. Census and is a growing city. Camden is considered one of the most historic towns in Arkansas and is a popular tourist destination.
Moving to Camden
Camden is a popular city in Arkansas because it offers lots of house for your money. The outlook is good for Camden as the housing market is expected to continue to grow in the next five years, while continuing to offer affordable living options for new residents. Experts advise looking for homes during the spring when the weather is nice and the temperature is not yet too warm. New residents may want to consider renting one of the luxury apartments or rental homes in Camden before purchasing a property to determine what neighborhood of the town they want to live in.
Neighborhoods in Camden
Many of the homes in Camden are older single family houses with 2 to 4 bedrooms. In order to accommodate buyers looking for modern homes, new housing developments have begun to sprout up throughout the area that offer more square footage and more amenities.
City Center: If being close to the best restaurants and having easy access to entertainment is a priority, than the Camden City Center has your name on it. Because it is in a more congested area, single family homes are not common in City Center. As a result, it is the perfect neighborhood to find condos for rent or studio apartments in Camden.
Bearden: Considered one of the safest neighborhoods in the city, Bearden is a friendly community. Many of the homes are newer, having been built post-1990.
Maul Road: A popular suburban neighborhood in Camden, Maul Road is dominated by historic and charming older homes that have been nicely maintained.
Living in Camden
Residents of Camden live in a pretty walkable city. Anyone living in the City Center neighborhood will find it easy and enjoyable to walk to Schwan Food Co. for groceries, Club Ice for a drink or It's Fashion for shopping. Be sure to take advantage of the Riverwalk Amphitheater in Camden to watch outdoor movies along the river.
Each year Camden holds two major events. In the spring don't miss the annual Daffodil Festival and in fall is the BPW Barn Sale, now the largest arts and craft fair in South Arkansas.