Camden Historic District, Camden

Name: Camden Historic District
Address: Camden, United States

#4 among attractions in Camden

Neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture, Georgian architecture

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Camden Historic District is a national historic district located at Camden, Kent County, Delaware. It encompasses 65 contributing buildings in the crossroads community of Camden. At least 18 of the contributing buildings date between 1780 and 1820, with the remainder dated to the 19th century. Notable buildings include the Greek Revival style "Spruce Acres", Georgian style Mifflin House, the 1856 Whatcoat Methodist Church, Amity Lodge Building, Gov. George Truitt House, and a number of Italianate style dwellings. ()

Built: 1780 (244 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 39°6'49"N, 75°32'34"W

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Camden Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dover International Speedway, Dover Mall, Biggs Museum of American Art, Delaware State Capitol.

5.3 miN
Large venue for professional car racing
Dover International Speedway, Dover
135 min walk • Dover International Speedway, often referred to as the "Monster Mile," is an iconic car racing track located in the city of Dover, Delaware. This one-mile concrete oval has built a reputation for its high-banked turns and unique personality within the motorsports...
5.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Dover Mall, Dover
142 min walk • The Dover Mall is a shopping mall located on U.S. Route 13 in Dover, Delaware. The anchor stores are Boscov's, Old Navy, Dick's Sporting Goods, JCPenney, and AMC Theatres.
3.2 miN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Biggs Museum of American Art, Dover
82 min walk • First State Heritage Park is Delaware's first urban "park without boundaries" linking historic and cultural sites in Dover, Delaware, the city that has been the seat of state government since 1777.
3.3 miN
Museum, History museum
Delaware State Capitol, Dover
84 min walk • The Delaware Legislative Hall is the state capitol building of Delaware located in the state capital city of Dover on Legislative Avenue that houses the chambers and offices of the Delaware General Assembly.
5.2 miN
Casino, Nightlife, Horse track
Bally's Dover, Dover
133 min walk • Bally's Dover Casino Resort, formerly Dover Downs, is a hotel, casino, and racetrack complex in Dover, Delaware. It has a.625-mile harness horse racing track, which is surrounded by Dover Motor Speedway, a 1-mile concrete track used for NASCAR motor racing events.
3.3 miN
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Old State House, Dover
84 min walk • Old Statehouse is a historic state capitol building located on The Green at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. It was built between 1787 and 1792, and is a two-story, five bay, brick structure in a Middle Georgian style.
~1580 ftW
Church
Camden Friends Meetinghouse, Camden
8 min walk • Camden Friends Meetinghouse is a historic Quaker meeting house located on Delaware Route 10 in Camden, Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1805, and was still in operation as a Quaker meeting house when it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
3.5 miN
Museum, History museum, Cafe
Governor's Cafe, Dover
89 min walk • The Delaware Governor's Mansion, also known as Woodburn or Governor's House, is the official residence of the governor of Delaware and the governor's family. It is located in Dover, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as "Governor's House" in 1972.
3 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Christ Church, Dover
78 min walk • Christ Church is a historic Episcopal church and cemetery located at S. State and Water Streets at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. It is located on one of two public squares set aside for houses of worship in the Dover town plan of 1717.
3.2 miN
Monuments and statues
Delaware Law Enforcement Memorial, Dover
82 min walk • The Delaware Law Enforcement Memorial is a law enforcement memorial in Dover, Delaware, United States. The memorial was unveiled in April 2010. It was vandalized in June 2020.
3 miN
Georgian architecture, Church
Delaware State Museum Buildings, Dover
78 min walk • Delaware State Museum Buildings, also known as Old Presbyterian Church Complex, is a historic museum complex located at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. The complex consists of four buildings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Camden Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Camden Friends Meetinghouse, Camden (8 min walk), Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, Camden (14 min walk), Star Hill AME Church, Camden (23 min walk).