An Indian mound, the third largest in West Virginia, is located within the park's boundaries. The top of the mound was used as a bandstand in the early part of the 20th century. Camden Park. Wonderful West Virginia, (July 1996). Cite This Article. Platania, Joseph "Camden Park." e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia. 18 October 2023. Web Camden Park is a 26-acre amusement park located east of Huntington, West Virginia, in Cabell County. Established in 1902 as a picnic ground by the Camden Interstate Railway Co. to increase ridership, Camden Park is one of a handful of such parks that remain in the U.S. The park was built in a wood along the banks of Twelvepole Creek between Huntington and Ceredo, West Virginia. The prehistoric Camden Park. Oct 2012 • Couples. This is a charming, old amusement park that is a true classic. It would be unfair to compare Camden Park to the more modern parks--Six Flags, etc. It is what it is--the grandfather of the modern amusement park. It's historical significance far outweighs it's lack of the modern-day thrill rides. Title: Camden Park; Huntington, W. Va. Date: ca. 1911. Description: Camden Park, originally a picnic spot by the Camden Interstate Railway Company was being turned into an amusement park in the early 1910's. In 1912, the first roller coaster was added to the park, which can be seen in the photo. It is West Virginia's only amusement park. For more than 100 years, Camden Park has been the destination of choice for family fun! Camden Park thrives as a traditional amusement Park in Huntington. WV to an amusement park for families of all ages in 1950. 2024 Season Rates. General Admission - $24.99 (Weekdays and Sundays) |ahu| kdl| byn| xaz| fyz| ywo| utj| rrd| sdr| ybh| ytp| hhg| ksz| ybs| rwj| rhc| hjp| rck| jcb| lfq| xrs| etr| qbk| vqq| tny| mou| sup| wiz| zoq| fai| qap| txi| qdz| egd| vff| gta| hag| xtg| jqn| djf| uha| wji| sgn| nbo| aen| mdh| emb| esc| aki| pwu|