- Camden County formed in 1844.
- Named after Charles Pratt, Earl Camden.
- County seat is Camden.
- Located in southwestern New Jersey.
- Population exceeds 520,000 residents.
- Camden is a major Delaware River port city.
- Adventure Aquarium features marine exhibits.
- Battleship New Jersey is a historic ship.
- Walt Whitman House honors the poet.
- The Cooper River runs through Camden County.
- Cherry Hill is a major suburb.
- The county borders Philadelphia.
- Healthcare is a major industry.
- Education institutions serve many residents.
- Rutgers University–Camden is located there.
- Parks provide recreation and trails.
- Manufacturing shaped Camden’s history.
- Diverse communities create cultural variety.
- The county has many shopping centers.
- Transportation connects Camden to Philadelphia.
- Camden County combines urban and suburban areas.