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History of Camdenton
Camdenton is the county seat of Camden County which was organized in 1841 as Kinderhook County and renamed in 1843, for Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden, Chancellor of England, and leader of the Whig Party. This county was settled by hardy frontiersmen in 1834 or 1835. The relations of the settlers with the Indians (Osage and Delaware Tribes), who were then in possession of the county were very friendly. Camdenton was incorporated on 29 May 1931. The latitude of Camdenton is 38.008N. The longitude is -92.744W. It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 1,043 feet. The estimated population, in 2003, was 2,949.
Linn Creek was inundated by the waters of the Lake of the Ozark's; Camdenton replaced it and was a planned city from the very beginning. Camdenton has no property taxes, a mix of business and residential properties along with a strong emphasis on education. Camden County R-III boasts teachers with average experience at 12 years. Also State Fair College and Columbia College have locally available classes in everything from Accounting and Communication to Political Science and Social Science with many other avenues of study designed for the full time or part time student who desires to work while completing their degree. Lake Career and Technical Center is also available for continuing education, job counseling and guidance. Dogwood Animal Shelter is a private, non profit, "no-kill" facility serving a tri-county area located in Camdenton. The Shelter is funded entirely by sales at the Dogwood Thrift Shop, Membership and Donations, and adoption fees. I can personally vouch for the helpfulness of the staff. The town also boasts other than it's proximity to the lake and major transportation routes a Lake Area Regional Health Clinic, Camdenton Rehab Clinic and Camdenton Medical Center and Pharmacy plus nineteen churches. Of course there is time for fun too with the local gift shops and water park, there is even a water slide in the city park. There are two golf courses, 3 local caves, and many excellent restaurants.
Ha Ha Tonka (which translates from the Osage dialect to "laughing water") State Park is among Camdenton's local attractions, founded in 1978 it boasts the ruins of a turn of the century castle built by Robert Snyder. Unlike many businessmen of his time it was said he was the epitome of honor and commercial integrity. He was said of his Ha Ha Tonka property "Here I will spend my leisure, secure from the worries of business and the excitement of city life. I will fish and loaf and explore the caves of these hills, with no fear of intrusion." Mr. Snyder met an untimely end as one of the first automobile fatalities in Missouri.
Bridal Cave is another great attraction in addition to the many shops and stores located in Camdenton. The cave boasts 2,000 weddings hosted in its chapel. It is also famous for its columns, soda straws and onyx formations.
Dial 9-1-1 for Emergencies
Non-Emergency Phone Numbers:
Fire Department .............................. 573-346-6260
Police Department ........................... 573-346-3604
Highway Patrol Troop F .................... 573 751-1000
Camden CO Sheriff Department ......... 573-346-2243
Cam-MO Ambulance ......................... 573-346-5682
Moreau Fire Assoc ............................ 573-392-6511
Animal Control ................................. 573-346-3604
Poison Control ................................. 800-392-9111
Parks:
Camdenton Aquatic Center, 109 City Park Road, opened to the public in 2000. Includes a 95' water slide and many more family fun features for summer fun! ADA accessible and includes showers, bathrooms and dressing rooms. They are also available for private parties and swim lessons.
For more information call ................ 573-346-2355
or visit their website: Camdenton
Camdenton City Park, Pam May Drive, is 120 acres of fun for everyone. Facilities include two pavilions, hiking trails, 4 ball fields two tennis courts, four basketball courts, one new sand volleyball court, one new 23'x30' playground set (the set accommodates 40 children at various activity stations and is ADA accessible), 13 new concrete picnic tables and two new park benches/memorial gardens
Ha Ha Tonka, 1491 State Road D - 5 miles west of Camdenton, Ha Ha Tonka is a State owned and maintained park. Ha Ha Tonka is a must see for the adventurous with it's castle ruins, picturesque view from the castle cliff, trails and geological wonders. They also boast fishing, picnicking, swimming, hiking - backpacking trails; there is something for everyone.
For more information call ................. 573-346-2986
or visit their website: HaHaTonka
Old Kinderhook, 20 Eagle Ridge Road - three miles west of Camdenton on Highway 54. 700 acre semi private open to the public golf course. With two practice greens, 11-acre practice facility, short game and bunker practice areas, Old Kinderhook also features a Golf Shop, Member Clubhouse with locker rooms, two restaurants and a Banquet Center with meeting space.
For more information call ................ 573-317-3573
or visit their website: Old Kinderhook
Lake Valley Golf and Country Club, Sunnyslope Drive - two miles west of Camdenton off of Highway 54. Semi private 18 hole championship golf course. Onsite facilities include a Pro Shop, the Greenside Bar and Grill, a practice putting green, driving range, swimming pool, tennis court.
For more information call ............... 573-346-7218
or visit their website: Lake Valley Golf and Country Club
Assembly of God
First Assembly of God ...................... 573-346-5342
Baptist
Bible Baptist ................................... 573-346-2804
Buffalo Prairie ................................. 573-346-3463
First Baptist .................................... 573-346-3355
New Home Baptist .......................... 573-346-5631
Catholic
Saint Anthony ................................ 573-346-2716
Christian
Community Christian ........................ 573-346-5546
Church of Christ
Church of Christ............................... 573-346-7526
Community of Christ ........................ 573-346-2613
Episcopal
St. George Episcopal ....................... 573-346-4686
Jehovah's Witness
Jehovah's Witnesses ....................... 573-346-3393
Lutheran
Our Saviors Lutheran (ELCA) ............ 573-346-7300
New Testament
Graceland New Testament ............... 573-346-4244
New Testament Christian ................. 573-346-4384
Non-Denominational
Foundation Ministries ........................ 573-346-4544
Lake Family Church .......................... 573-346-1716
The Potter's House ......................... 573-346-3951
Foursquare Gospel .......................... 573-346-3233
(Sonlight Christian Fellowship)
United Methodist
Camdenton United Methodist ........... 573-346-5350
Churches:
High School P.O Box 1409 ............... 573-346-9232
Camdenton Middle School
Horizons Laker Educational Center 7-12
Hurricane Deck Elementary K-5
Osage Beach Elementary
Oak Ridge Intermediate 5-6
Dogwood Elementary K-2
Welcome to Hawthorn Elementary 3-4
Lake Career & Technical Center
Website: www.camdentonschools.org
Schools:
Utilities in the city limits of Camdenton
51 Court Circle, S.W.,
call City Hall .................................... 573-346-3600
Library
Camden County Library District, 89 Rodeo Rd
Carolyn Chittenden ......................... 573-346-7733
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