Everything Camden is known for
9 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Imagine a Union army, deep in Arkansas, facing disaster. This is the story of the Camden Expedition. In 1864, the Union army attempted to capture Shreveport, Louisiana, by marching through southwest Arkansas. A series…
Camden, Arkansas, owes its existence to the Ouachita River. The town took root in 1844, named for Camden, South Carolina, and quickly became a vital trade hub. Its location, perched slightly above the river's flood…
Imagine Union soldiers marching toward you as you stand here – this unassuming patch of land was once a vital Confederate defense point. In early 1864, Confederate forces built Fort Lookout, also known as Redoubt A, as…
This unassuming patch of land holds a story of war, resilience, and forced labor. It's the site of Fort Southerland, a Confederate redoubt built to defend Camden during the Civil War. In early 1864, after the Union…
This quiet spot holds a dark secret: it's where the Battle of Poison Spring unfolded, a tragic event during the Civil War. On 1864, Union soldiers escorting a supply wagon were ambushed by Confederate forces, including…
Get ready to see where Arkansas struck it rich! This unassuming spot marks the site of the Lester and Haltom No. 1 well, the very first oil discovery in the state.Back in 1920, oilmen Lester and Haltom drilled here in…
This house is a monument to the oil boom that transformed Smackover. DeKalb McDonald, a prominent figure in the town's burgeoning oil industry, built this unique home between 1928 and 1929. The house stands out with its…
Ever seen a crater born from an oil well gone wild? That's exactly what happened right here, marking the Arkansas landscape with a dramatic scar. This is the J.T. Murphy No. 1 Crater. It was May 14, 1922, when an oil…
Imagine a stagecoach rattling along this very road, carrying news and passengers across early Arkansas. This is a preserved section of the old Camden to Washington Road, dating back to around 1825. This road connected…