Camden, West Virginia facts for kids
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Camden, West Virginia
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 Camden, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Camden, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Lewis |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26338
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1536876 |
Camden is a small place in Lewis County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a town or city. It does not have its own local government.
Camden is found along two important roads, U.S. Route 33 and U.S. Route 119. These roads help people travel through the area. It is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) west-northwest of a larger town called Weston.
About Camden
Camden has its own post office. This is where people can send and receive mail. The special code for mail in Camden is ZIP code 26338. This code helps the mail get to the right place.
How Camden Got Its Name
The community of Camden was named after a person named Johnson N. Camden. He was an important person in West Virginia's history. Johnson N. Camden served as a United States Senator for West Virginia. A Senator is a person who helps make laws for the entire country. They represent their state in the U.S. government.
