Attractions in Camden, Arkansas

Amusements

South Arkansas Log Cabins 870-231-5242
738 Fairview Road Southwest, Camden, AR 71701
An 18-acre tract of a private farm has been set aside to recreate a working farm during the Depression and war years. View log cabins that were originally built in the... more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Elliott-Meek House
761 Washington Street, Camden, AR 71701
During the Civil War, this private home was occupied by Union General Frederick Salomon in 1864. more info map
Graham-Gaughan-Betts House
710 Washington Street Northwest, Camden, AR 71701
Open by appointment for tours, this home was built for Major Joseph M. Graham and his wife Mary Washington, first cousin of George Washington. During the Union... more info map
Greening House
512 Greening, Camden, AR 71701
Located in the Historic District
The oldest surviving house in the neighborhood, this Queen Anne-style home is the namesake for Greening Street. more info map
John Hobson Parker House
526 Clifton, Camden, AR 71701
Located in the Historic District
This home is a perfect example of the Queen Anne style with its ornamentation, rooflines, and bay windows. more info map
McCollum-Chidester House 870-836-9243
926 Washington Street, Camden, AR 71701
During the Civil War, this home served as headquarters for Union General Frederick Steel, at which time the Battle of Poison Springs took place. It is listed on the... more info map
Missouri-Pacific Depot
314 South Adams Street, Camden, AR 71701
The Depot, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, houses the offices of the Camden Area Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Camden as well as a small museum... more info map
Powell-Dietrich House
305 California Street, Camden, AR 71701
This antebellum home has been completely restored to its former beauty. A private home, the Godwin-Powell-May-Dietrich Home was the headquarters of Union General Samuel... more info map
Ramsey-McClellan House
210 Cleveland Avenue, Camden, AR 71701
Located in the Historic District
Designed by Little Rock, Arkansas architect, Charles Thompson, the Ramsey-McClellan House is a mix of Neoclassical and Queen Anne styles. more info map
Ritchie-Crawford House
430 Clifton, Camden, AR 71701
Located in the Historic District
This Neoclassical style home features full height fluted columns capped with Ionic capitals which support the roof of a two-story porch. It was also the home of one of... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Fort Southerland Park 870-836-6436
206 Van Buren Street, Camden, AR 71701
Due to the threat of Federal invasion in Little Rock, Confederate troops built fortifications that were then used by Federal troops during the 1864 occupation of Camden.... more info map
Oakland Cemetery 870-836-6426
Located between Adams and Young, Camden, AR 71701
North of Pearl Street
Final resting place of the builder of the McCollum-Chidester House, 231 Confederate soldiers, and many others. more info map
Poison Spring 870-685-2748
Highway 76 off Highway 24, Camden, AR 71722
Located 10 Miles West of Camden
On April 18, 1864, during the Camden Expedition of the Red River campaign, Confederate troops routed a Union supply wagon train here, capturing 198 of their wagons. more info map

Museums & Galleries

Camden Visitors Center and Museum 870-836-6426
314 Adams Southwest, Camden, AR 71701
Located in a restored train depot, shows exhibits concerning local history and the Civil War. more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Camden Driving/Garden Tours 870-836-6426
314 Adams Southwest, Camden, AR 71701
Enjoy your driving tour on a route of beautiful homes and gardens. more info map
Daniel's Japanese Gardens 870-836-9474
2220 Maul Road, Camden, AR 71701
What began as an act by family members has taken on a life of its own with continual progress to maintain and improve these gardens. They contain reflecting pools, an... more info map

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