Camden, South Carolina
Camden is the largest city and county seat of Kershaw County, South Carolina. The population was 7,764 in the 2020 census, and the 2022 population estimate is 8,213. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina, Metropolitan Statistical Area. Camden is the oldest inland city in South Carolina, and home to the Carolina Cup and the National Steeplechase Museum.
Camden, South Carolina | |
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Camden City Hall | |
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Seal | |
| Nickname: Steeplechase Capital of the World | |
| Motto: "Classically Carolina" | |
| 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 | 11.90 sq mi (30.82 km2) |
| • Land | 11.11 sq mi (28.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 7,788 |
| • Density | 701.18/sq mi (270.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP codes | 29020 & 29021 |
| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-10855 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1247113 |
| Website | experiencecamdensc |
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