Camden is the county seat of Ouachita County and is located in south-central Arkansas on the Gulf Coastal Plain, about fifty miles north of Louisiana. Since it began life as Ecore a Fabre, a French trading post, its history has been closely tied to the Ouachita River. At the head of practical navigation, Camden was the “Queen City” of the Ouachita during the steamboat era. In 1864, it became the unintended focus of a major Civil War effort called the Red River Campaign, resulting in several significant battles. With the development of railroads, Camden was able to exploit its rich timberlands and remain an important transportation hub. Camden has also been important in both industry and education. Politically, Camden has had tremendous influence, producing three governors as well as three powerful senators. As one of Arkansas' most historic towns, the city attracts considerable heritage tourism. Camden is home to two major events: the Daffodil Festival in the spring and the BPW Barn Sale, south Arkansas' largest arts and crafts show, in the fall.

City Officials

Position	Name
Mayor	Charlotte Young
City Clerk	Donna Stewart
Assistant To Mayor	Thomas Vaughn
City Attorney	Michael Frey
Police Chief	Boyd Woody
Fire Chief	Jeremy Covington
Sanitation Superintendent	James Alford
Street Superintendent	Earl Porchia
Water Superintendent	David Richardson
Code Enforcement Officer	Jeanette Sewell
Parks, Recreation Director	Kenneth Brown
City Treasurer	Lauren Robertson
Council Member	Chris Aregood
Council Member	Lawrence Askew
Council Member	Gerald Castleberry
Council Member	Ebony Gulley
Council Member	L.E. Lindsey
Council Member	William McCoy
Council Member	Marvin Moore
Council Member	Edward Winters