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Here are some interesting facts about Camden, Arkansas:

1. Camden was founded in 1824 and it is the county seat of Ouachita County.

2. The city was named after Charles Pratt, the 1st Earl of Camden.

3. In 1864, during the Civil War, the Battle of Marks' Mills was fought near Camden.

4. The city is home to the Highland Industrial Park, which is one of the largest industrial parks in the state.

5. Camden has been the filming location for several movies and TV shows, including "True Grit," "The River Rat," and "The Simple Life."

6. The Ouachita River runs through Camden, and the city is home to the McCollum-Chidester House, a historic home that overlooks the river.

7. The city has several parks and recreational areas, including the Ouachita Wildlife Management Area and White Oak Lake State Park.

8. Camden is also home to Southern Arkansas University Tech, a college that offers technical degrees and career training programs.

9. The Camden News is the city's local newspaper, established in 1889.

10. The population of Camden, Arkansas, is approximately 11,000 people.