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 | |
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![]() Original Kershaw County courthouse in Camden | |
Nickname(s): Steeplechase Capital of the World | |
Motto(s): Classically Carolina | |
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Coordinates: 34°15′33″N 80°36′33″W | |
Country | United States |
State | South Carolina |
County | Kershaw |
Founded | March 22, 1786 |
Government | |
• Type | City manager-council |
• Mayor | Alfred Mae Drakeford |
Area | |
• Total | 11.87 sq mi (30.75 km2) |
• Land | 11.08 sq mi (28.70 km2) |
• Water | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 6,838 |
• Estimate (2019) | 7,220 |
• Density | 651.57/sq mi (251.58/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
ZIP codes | 29020, 29021 |
Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
FIPS code | 45-10855[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 1247113[3] |
Website | cityofcamden |
References
- "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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