Camden, South Carolina

Camden is a city in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States. It is the largest city and county seat of Kershaw County. The population was 6,838 in the 2010 census

Camden, South Carolina
Original Kershaw County courthouse in Camden
Original Kershaw County courthouse in Camden
Nickname(s): 
Steeplechase Capital of the World
Motto(s): 
Classically Carolina
Coordinates: 34°15′33″N 80°36′33″W
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyKershaw
FoundedMarch 22, 1786
Government
  TypeCity manager-council
  MayorAlfred Mae Drakeford
Area
  Total11.87 sq mi (30.75 km2)
  Land11.08 sq mi (28.70 km2)
  Water0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2)
Elevation
187 ft (57 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total6,838
  Estimate 
(2019)
7,220
  Density651.57/sq mi (251.58/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP codes
29020, 29021
Area code(s)803, 839
FIPS code45-10855[2]
GNIS feature ID1247113[3]
Websitecityofcamden.org

References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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