Camden, NJ
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About Camden
- • Poet Walt Whitman spent his final years and is buried in Camden.
- • The micromouse, a small autonomous robot, competition originated at RCA in Camden.
- • Its strategic location on the Delaware River spurred early industrial growth.
- • Camden was once home to the world's first drive-in movie theater.
- • Deindustrialization in the late 20th century led to significant economic decline.
- • Named in 1773 for Lord Camden, a British judge and supporter of colonial rights.
- • With around 70,000 people, it's significantly smaller than its peak population.
- • At about 26 feet, its elevation is relatively low, contributing to flood risk.
- • Healthcare and social assistance are currently major employment sectors there.
- • A palpable sense of resilience persists despite visible signs of struggle.
- • The Philadelphia 76ers practice in Camden, a short drive from their arena.
- • Villanova University's basketball team, located nearby, has won multiple NCAA championships.