City of Camden Historic District, Historic district in Camden, South Carolina.

The City of Camden Historic District covers 48 contributing buildings, 8 sites, 2 structures and 3 objects in Camden, South Carolina, mostly residential with a church, a cemetery and public buildings. Its classically inspired architecture spans Federal, Greek Revival and Classical Revival styles plus cottage, Georgian, Charleston-type and mansion houses. Notable buildings include the 1826 Kershaw County Courthouse, the Camden Opera House and Clock Tower, the Powder Magazine, and works by architect Robert Mills.

The City of Camden Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. It covers 48 contributing buildings, 8 contributing sites, 2 contributing structures and 3 contributing objects, mostly residential but also including public buildings, a church and a cemetery. Its buildings show Federal, Greek Revival and Classical Revival styles, plus cottage, Georgian, Charleston-type and mansion houses; several were designed by architect Robert Mills.

Camden's name comes from Charles Pratt, 1st Earl of Camden, a British lord who supported the American colonies. The district holds the Kershaw County Courthouse (1826), the Camden Opera House and Clock Tower, the Camden Powder Magazine, Trinity United Methodist Church and St. Mary's Catholic Church, alongside the separately listed Bethesda Presbyterian Church and Kendall Mill.

The district is best explored on foot to appreciate the architecture and building details up close. Mild weather days work best for walking through the streets at a leisurely pace.

The district's 48 contributing buildings include the 1826 Kershaw County Courthouse and the Camden Powder Magazine, alongside a separately listed Bethesda Presbyterian Church and Kendall Mill. Several buildings were designed by architect Robert Mills. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.