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CAMDEN

CLASSICALLY
CAROLINA ®
Camden.

We are classically Carolina.

S people from across the nation to
Steeped in a rich heritage, Camden
Carolina, where they could enjoy life
was founded not long after Carolina
with kind and gracious people.
was separated into North and South.
Like our great Palmetto State, we
Here, King Haigler, the Catawba Chief,
worked for peace among natives and
and old, black and white, native-born
colonists along the banks of the Wateree. are a place of many walks of life: young
Here, Patriots helped turn the tide of and from places far away. And yet, it is
war ultimately leading to victory for here we have chosen to call home. Here,
a fledgling nation built on ideals of where the stories of centuries past still
equality, freedom, and hope. echo. Here, where living is comfortable
We are a place of beauty where the land provides and easy, with unique and limitless opportunities
for equestrian and outdoor lifestyles that have for growth in all areas.
attracted people here for nearly three hundred We invite you to experience the pleasure and
years. Many of us may never ride a horse, but we vibrancy of South Carolina’s oldest inland city -- a
are all inspired by the classic grace and strength of great place to eat, shop, stay and play. We welcome
this noble creature, which has been and remains a you to discover the place we call home.
symbol for our community. Suzi Sale, Director
We are a place where the Winter Colony brought Tourism/Economic Development

Stay in touch

Camden City Hall Fire Department Mel Pearson Joseph Floyd
1000 Lyttleton Street 803-425-6040 City Manager Chief,
Camden, SC 29020 Camden Fire Department
Police Department Caitlin Young
Mailing Address 803-425-6025 Assistant City Manager Shawn Putnam
P.O. Box 7002 Debra Courtney Planning Official
Camden, SC 29021 Utilities Finance Director
803-432-2421 803-432-2421 Katherine Richardson
Tom Couch Director,
Public Works Archives & Museum Public Works Director Camden Archives & Museum
803-425-6045 803-425-6050 John Bowers Suzi Sale
Tourism/Economic Development Chief, Director,
classicallycarolina@camdensc.org Camden Fire Department Tourism/Economic Development
John Burns Katharine Spadacenta,
Building official Manager, Main Street Program
www.classicallycarolina.com www.cityofcamden.org

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