Courthouse Square-Camden

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Broad Street
Camden, AL United States Get Directions

The Wilcox County Courthouse was built c. 1858 by Alexander J. Bragg, brother of the builder of the Bragg-Mitchell home in Mobile. The Greek Revival structure is known architecturally for its four massive Doric columns and balustrade wrought iron steps leading to the second floor central doorway. It is one of only four antebellum court houses still in use in the state. The courthouse was recorded by the Historic American Buildings Survey and it is the centerpiece of the Wilcox County Courthouse Historic District that’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

This courthouse is located at downtown Camden, AL (GPS coordinates: N31.991167,W87.289250).

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  • Christmas in Camden

    Courthouse Square-Camden Broad Street, Camden, AL, United States

    Join us in downtown Camden, AL for Christmas fun and festivities! Local shops will be open and dozens of vendors will line the streets. Santa will be there and we'll have food and local entertainment as well. Contact the Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce for more information or to be a vendor.

  • 10th Annual Mark Curl Memorial BBQ Cook-Off

    Featured 10th Annual Mark Curl Memorial BBQ Cook-Off
    Courthouse Square-Camden Broad Street, Camden, AL, United States

    Mark your calendars... April 16th & 17th, 2021 for the 10th Annual Mark Curl Memorial BBQ Cook-Off in downtown Camden, AL on the Courthouse Square, sponsored by the Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce. There will be lots of BBQ to eat, live entertainment to enjoy, vendors to shop from, kids activities, Antique Car Show, Wilcox …

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  • 9th Annual Mark Curl Memorial BBQ Cook Off

    Courthouse Square-Camden Broad Street, Camden, AL, United States

                                      The Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting our 9th Annual Mark Curl Memorial BBQ Cook Off. Each year we host the event as a way to attract tourists to Downtown Camden and provide entertainment for all. This …

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  • AHA Fall Pilgrimage

    Courthouse Square-Camden Broad Street, Camden, AL, United States

    Join the Alabama Historical Association for the Fall Pilgrimage in Camden on Saturday, October 27th! Pre-meeting opportunities in Furman will be available on Friday, October 26. More information is available in the Fall Newsletter: bit.ly/ahafall2018.   Saturday, October 27   9:00 a.m. Registration, Coffee, *Book Sales 10:30 a.m. Program and address by Daniel Fate Brooks …

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  • WILCOX COUNTY LIBRARY PRESENTS: “Can You Escape The Library?”

    Courthouse Square-Camden Broad Street, Camden, AL, United States

    Friday, October 26, 2018 5pm - 10:00pm and Saturday October 27, 2018 2pm- 10:00pm •Ages 12 and Up - $10 admission, 3 person MINIMUM/ 6 person MAXIMUM! •Gift certificates will be given to the three fastest ESCAPED GROUPS! Sponsored by Hunters Run, Larry’s Drive-In, and Rack & Reel Sports Grill.