Camden in Kershaw County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Camden

Photographed by Cindy Bullard, February 16, 2010

1. Camden (#2) Marker

Inscription. This area, first held by Wateree and Catawba Indians, was laid out as Fredericksburg Township in 1733. Here on the Catawba Path the trading town of Pine Tree Hill was settled. In 1769 courts were set up and the town named Camden in honor of Lord Camden, friend of the colonies. During the Revolution, Camden was the center of British activity in this region. It was incorporated in 1791.

Erected 1958. (Marker Number 28-4 #2.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1733.

Location. 34° 14.809′ N, 80° 36.107′ W. Marker is in Camden, South Carolina, in Kershaw County. It is on Dekalb Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling west. Marker is at Hampton Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Camden SC 29020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands

and in the Olde English District. It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Richard Kirkland (within shouting distance of this marker); Hampton Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The De Kalb Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bethesda Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lafayette's Tour (approx. 0.2 miles away); E.H. Dibble Store / Eugene H. Dibble (approx.

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0.3 miles away); In Honor and Remembrance (approx. 0.3 miles away); The 71st Regiment of Foot charging the Maryland Continentals (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Hampton Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cindy Bullard, February 16, 2010

2. Hampton Park

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,194 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.