Camden, NJ

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.

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