Webber-Camden, Minneapolis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Webber-Camden
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Neighborhood
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Banners hanging from streetlights welcome visitors to the Webber-Camden neighborhood
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Location of Webber-Camden within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| City | Minneapolis |
| Community | Camden |
| City Council Ward | 4 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,744 |
| • Density | 6,240/sq mi (2,411/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55412
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| Area code(s) | 612 |
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 5,179 | — | |
| 1990 | 4,948 | −4.5% | |
| 2000 | 5,676 | 14.7% | |
| 2010 | 5,097 | −10.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,744 | 12.7% | |
Webber-Camden is a neighborhood located in the Camden community of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It's a part of a larger area called Camden. The neighborhood is found in the northern part of Minneapolis.
This area is bordered by Penn and Newton avenues to the west. To the north, you'll find the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks. Interstate 94 forms its eastern border, and Dowling Avenue is to the south.
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How Webber-Camden Is Governed
Webber-Camden is part of Ward 4 in Minneapolis. A "ward" is like a district or section of a city. Each ward has a representative on the Minneapolis City Council.
Who Represents Webber-Camden?
The person who represents Ward 4 on the city council is called a "council member." Currently, the council member for Ward 4 is LaTrisha Vetaw. She helps make decisions for the city and represents the people living in Webber-Camden and other parts of Ward 4.
The Story Behind the Name
For many years, this neighborhood was simply known as "Camden." However, in 1995, the city decided to add "Webber" to its name.
Why Was "Webber" Added?
The name "Webber" comes from two important places within the neighborhood: Webber Park and Webber Parkway. These places are named after a family who were early settlers and important figures in the area's history. Adding "Webber" to the name helps highlight these local landmarks.
