Located in a restored 1913 train depot, the museum houses exhibits on local history, including famous Camden products Camark pottery and Grapette soft drinks, and contains railroad and Civil War memorabilia. Visitor information is also available.
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McCollum-Chidester House
Directions: Ark. 278, which leads into town, becomes Washington Street Built for Peter McCollum in 1847, this museum features some of the original furnishings which were brought up the Mississippi by steamboat from New Orleans in 1863
Camden, AR Historic HomesCamden Driving & Garden Tours
Directions: Chamber Of Commerce Office Self-guided driving tour of homes; private garden tours;
Camden, AR ToursGraham-Gaughan-Betts Home
Built for Major Joseph M. Graham and his wife Mary Washington (first cousin of George Washington) in 1856, this home served as headquarters of Union General Frederick Steele during the Union occupation of Camden in 1864. Furnished in period furniture; open for tours by appointment.
Camden, AR Historic HomesOakland Cemetery
The Confederate Section of this cemetery is the final resting place for more than 200 Confederate soldiers; over 150
Camden, AR CemeteriesThings to do near Camden, AR
First Tee of Texarkana
A 70-acre golf facility which includes a 10-acre driving range, 1/2 acre Tif-dwarf putting green, 1 acre short game area, 2,5...
Hunter-Coulter House Museum
Built in 1918, furnished with period furniture, listed on the National Register of Historic Places; antique farm tools, teach...
Jenkins' Ferry Battlefield State Park
Directions: 13 miles south of Sheridan on the banks of the Saline River General Steele's Federal troops were desperately t...
Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge
Located along the Little and Cossatot rivers this 27,300-acre refuge is open for hunting during designated seasons, fishing, ...