CAMDEN COUNTY, NC

County Offices
117 SR-343
Camden 252-338-1919
www.camdencountync.gov

Chamber of Commerce
502 East Ehringhaus Street
Elizabeth City 252-335-4365
www.elizabethcitychamber.org

Beautiful Camden County in the Inner Banks region of North Carolina is adjacent to Hampton Roads, Virginia as well as the beaches of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Forming a consolidated city-county government with the county seat of Camden, this joint jurisdiction was the first of its kind in the state in spite of the fact that Camden is an unincorporated community. A small section of Elizabeth City is also located in Camden County, greatly expanding the amenities and resources available to local residents.

Services
Albemarle Hospital in nearby Elizabeth City—part of Albemarle Health, northeastern North Carolina’s largest regional health and wellness provider—anchors a comprehensive range of care. Specializations include advanced surgical procedures, an expansive rehabilitation program, the region’s most sophisticated diagnostic center, same-day ambulatory surgery, urgent and emergency care, and a regional oncology center. The hospital maintains a wide variety of community education programs and support groups that underline a commitment to preventative wellness. The hospital offers more than clinical services and invests heavily in community service programs by adopting local schools and volunteering more than 28,000 hours to area organizations. Programs like the Community Care Clinics are available to serve underinsured or uninsured residents.

Camden County Schools is one of the smallest in North Carolina but nevertheless maintains a progressive attitude toward education. The opening of the new CamTech High School during the 2006-07 academic year provides a project-based learning school in a technology-rich environment. The next year, the system opened the all-new Camden Intermediate School in response to rapid growth. Aggressive achievement goals have been recognized by such awards as “Top Ten School District for Highest Graduation Rate” and other accolades. The level of community support for the schools breathes life into the motto: Camden Keeps Kids First in Education. Opportunities for higher education are as close to home as Elizabeth City State University, which has provided a center of academic excellence in northeastern North Carolina for more than a century. Four-year programs in the arts and sciences combine with select professional and pre-professional areas of study. The Graduate Center collaborates with other constituent institutions to offer master’s level programs. An impressive number of private colleges are available within commuting distance, although Elizabeth City is also home to the public two-year College of the Albemarle. Several public and private colleges are available with a reasonable commute from Camden County.

Lifestyle
With a prime location that includes miles of waterfront along the Pasquotank River, the North River, and the Albemarle Sound, picturesque Camden County offers a paradise of natural beauty. Contrasting large farms with wild swamps, this unusual region is a paradise for anglers and hunters as well as for nature students and photographers. Known for its excellent schools and strong community spirit, Camden County is the place “Where People Live!” This growing community at the edge of the North Carolina and Virginia border has managed to preserve its serene rural atmosphere. The strategic location along US Highways 17 and 158 give residents a chance to enjoy country pleasures and a relaxed pace of life without the commercialism and congestion of heavily populated urban centers. At the same time, the county is home to Blackwater Worldwide, distinguished as the largest private training center in the nation.

Part of Elizabeth City is located in Camden County, adding a public university, private colleges, and a state-of-the-art healthcare center to the list of services and amenities. The county lies at the edge of the dynamic Hampton Roads metropolitan region in Virginia, providing quick access to Norfolk International Airport, the Virginia Ports, and Virginia Beach recreation. Although many families are drawn to the area for its small-town setting and outstanding educational opportunities, retirees also find an ideal location with friendly new neighbors and Southern hospitality. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the fact that the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway borders the county, although many lush parks and regional recreational sites are available throughout the Inner Banks region. Newcomers will discover a peaceful setting and a strong sense of community in this lovely area along the Pasquotank River. Historic highlights include circa 1900 Camden County Jail, which now houses the Camden County Heritage Museum. Cultural enrichment and a world of entertainment are minutes from home in Elizabeth City. For one of the nation’s most unique environments, take some time to explore and discover the many facets of Camden County.

 

COMMUNITY PROFILES

Elizabeth City

City Offices
252-338-3981
www.cityofec.com

Chamber of Commerce
252-335-4365
www.elizabethcitychamber.org

Although Elizabeth City is the picturesque leading city and Pasquotank County seat of government, this famous waterfront town actually stretches across the county line into Camden County. Once a major seaport, the city now offers 48-hour complimentary dockage to travelers from around the globe and is a popular stop along the Intracoastal Waterway. In keeping with the city’s official title of Harbor of Hospitality, the “Rose Buddies” have long been the city’s famous waterfront ambassadors, greeting boaters with a rose, wine, and cheese at Mariner’s Warf. The town’s waterfront has undergone an exciting revitalization that includes new docking facilities, interesting shops, and the outstanding Museum of the Albemarle. This unique venue interprets more than 400 years of local history, the same rich heritage that is evident through out Elizabeth City’s historic districts. A lively historic downtown and waterfront, unique shopping and dining experiences, cultural and entertainment attractions, a public university and private colleges, excellent schools, and a major healthcare facility are some of the facets that make Elizabeth City so appealing to new residents.