Town of Camden

Camden is a town in Knox County, incorporated as the town of Cambden (old spelling) on February 17, 1791 from the former Cambden Plantation. After annexing land from Warren in 1836, it split in 1893 to form Camden (new spelling) and the new town of Rockport.

Camden is located on U.S. Route 1 which dominates the main street, making it accessible to summer tourists but slow traveling for casual motorists during peak season.

The town’s landing and waterfront are picturesque and the model of a coastal town, catering to Windjammer sailing opportunities and countless personal pleasure boats. Several windjammers are on the National Register of Historic Places.

The credit card company MBNA is the major employer.

The Fernald’s Neck Preserve, partially in Lincolnville and managed by the Nature Conservancy, covers 315 acres of a peninsula jutting into Lake Megunticook. Densely covered with forest in many places, the area provides a refuge for many small and some large mammals. A wetland in the preserve's center supports many bog species such as sedges, blue flag iris, pitcher plant and rose bogonia. Cliffs offer impressive views from the western edge.

From Maine: An Encyclopedia (www.themaineencyclopedia.com)