Camden, Mississippi facts for kids
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Camden, Mississippi
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 Camden, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Camden, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Madison |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39045
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| GNIS feature ID | 667955 |
Camden is a small community in Madison County, Mississippi, in the United States. It's not a city with its own government, but it's a recognized place. You can find it about 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Sharon, along Mississippi Highway 17. Even though it's a small community, Camden has its own post office and a zip code (39045). It is also part of the larger Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.
How Camden Got Its Name
Camden was named by William McWillie, who became the 22nd Governor of Mississippi. Governor McWillie grew up in Camden, South Carolina. He served in the government of South Carolina before moving to Mississippi in 1845. Later, he was elected to Congress and then became the Governor of Mississippi in 1858. He is buried in Kirkwood Cemetery, which is located near Camden, Mississippi.
Education
Students in Camden attend schools that are part of the Madison County School District.
- Younger students go to Camden Elementary School.
- After elementary school, students attend Shirley S. Simmons Middle School.
- Older students go to Velma Jackson High School.
Notable People
Some interesting people have connections to Camden:
- Otis G. Collins: He was born in Camden and later became a member of the Illinois House of Representatives.
- George Doherty: He was a football coach. He led the football team at Northwestern State University from 1972 to 1974.
- John Primer: He is a well-known musician who plays Chicago blues music.
