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Camden, SC
Amtrak inter-city rail station
Camden South Carolina Amtrak station.jpeg
Location 1060 West Dekalb Street
Camden, SC 29020
Line(s) Hamlet Subdivision
Platforms 1 side platform
Tracks 1
Construction
Parking Free
Other information
Station code CAM
History
Opened 1937
Traffic
Passengers (2017) 3,531 Increase 1.38%
Services
Preceding station BSicon LOGO Amtrak2.svg Amtrak Following station
Columbia
toward Miami
Silver Star Hamlet
toward New York
Former services
Preceding station Seaboard Air Line Railroad Following station
Columbia
toward Tampa or Miami
Main Line McBee
toward Richmond
Seaboard Air Line Railway Depot
Camden station (South Carolina) is located in South Carolina
Camden station (South Carolina)
Location in South Carolina
Camden station (South Carolina) is located in the United States
Camden station (South Carolina)
Location in the United States
Location Camden, South Carolina
Area 1.3 acres (0.5 ha)
Built 1937
Architect Wadesboro Construction Company
Architectural style Colonial Revival
NRHP reference No. 00000590
Added to NRHP June 2, 2000

The Camden train station, also known as the Seaboard Air Line Railroad Depot, is a historic building in Camden, South Carolina. It serves as a stop for Amtrak, which is America's national passenger train service. This station connects people to different cities by rail.

All Aboard: Camden Station!

The Camden station is an important spot for train travelers. It is located at 1100 West DeKalb Street, which is part of US 1. Sometimes, you might see its address listed as 1060 West DeKalb Street. Either way, it's the same cool place!

A Look Back in Time

This station was built a long time ago, in 1937. It was originally built by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad. This company was a big part of train travel in the past. Imagine all the people who have passed through these doors over the years!

A Special Historic Place

Because of its history and unique design, the Camden station was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. This means it's recognized as a very important building. It's like a special badge of honor for historic places in the United States.

Modern Updates for Travelers

Over the years, the station needed some care. In 2014, a big renovation project started. The goal was to fix up the station and make it better for everyone. These updates were finished in early 2016. Now, the station is ready to welcome passengers for many more years to come!


  • Amtrak – Stations – Camden, SC
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