Camden County, Administrative county in southern New Jersey, United States.
Description
Camden County stretches along the Delaware River and includes urban centers as well as residential neighborhoods spread across multiple municipalities. The landscape alternates between dense development in the core cities and quieter suburbs with streets lined with single-family homes and small business districts.
History
The area was formed in March 1844 from parts of Gloucester County and named after Charles Pratt, who had supported American independence as Lord Chancellor of Great Britain. During the 19th century, the region grew through industry and river trade, leading to the development of several urban centers.
Culture
The Ritz Theater in Haddon Township and Symphony in C present regular performances that enrich the cultural life of the region. Visitors experience a mix of classical concerts and contemporary productions that reflect the artistic diversity of the communities.
Practical
New Jersey Transit provides extensive rail and bus connections that link residents and visitors to Philadelphia, Atlantic City, and other major destinations within the state. Public transport operates regularly and makes it easier to move around within the region and beyond.
Did you know?
Walt Whitman spent his final years in this area and wrote several literary works in his house on Mickle Street. The building still stands today and attracts literature enthusiasts who wish to visit the poet's residence.
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SS United States
20 km
USS New Jersey
21.4 km
Benjamin Franklin Bridge
22.6 km
Walt Whitman Bridge
18.6 kmAdventure Aquarium
21.8 km
Betsy Ross Bridge
22.6 km
Pine Barrens
18.8 km
Walt Whitman House
21.2 km
Penn Treaty Park
23.4 kmFort Nassau
17.2 km
Nipper Building
21.9 km
Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial
21.4 km
Clementon Amusement Park
2.1 km
Sahara Sam's Oasis
3.2 km
Delair Bridge
22.3 km
USS Olympia
23.9 km
The Funplex
19.5 km
Paulsdale
17.6 km
Barnegat
21.7 km
Camden City Hall
21.1 km
USS New Jersey
21.4 km
Kensington High School
25 km
Diggerland USA
3.5 km
Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church , Philadelphia
23.9 km
Hadrosaurus Foulkii Leidy Site
13.5 km
Rancocas State Park
22.8 km
Penn Treaty Junior High School
24 km
Temple Beth Sholom
8.4 km
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