Directions: Ouachita County Courthouse Lawn
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Fort Southerland Park
Fort Southerland (also known as Fort Diamond) and Fort Lookout were both part of the formidable fortifications started by Confederate troops and improved by Federal soldiers during their 1864
Camden, AR FortsMcCollum-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 HomesGraham-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
Lake Columbia Fishing
Fishing: Largemouth bass are the lake\'s main drawing card, but fishing is also excellent for crappie, channel catfish, blueg...
John Newton House
Restored 1849 historic home; only house open to the public in El Dorado that was built before the Civil War; decor reflects t...
South Arkansas Arts Center
Two visual arts galleries, ballet studio and classrooms for art education. Traveling exhibits...
Ashley County Museum
Local history exhibits; carriage house; buggy collection; open by appointment. ...
Jefferson County Regional Park
On Lake/River Name of Lake/River: Arkansas River (Okla. to Little Rock) Golf Course Softball complex, RV park, playgrou...