In the early 1930s, Camdenton, Missouri was a crossroads location, leading travelers west to Ha Ha Tonka and south to Lebanon. Camden County, along with the rest of the country, was suffering from the Great Depression when Clint Webb contracted to purchase the Chapman farm, which included the crossing, for the purpose of creating a town. Linn Creek, located near the confluence of the Niangua River, the Osage River, and Linn Creek, had been platted in 1845, and served as the county seat of Camden County. The scheduled construction of the Bagnell Dam and the Lake of the Ozarks would flood the town of Linn Creek, so some of its residents moved up the valley to the current town of Linn Creek, while others moved into the hills and formed Camdenton, which became the county seat after old Linn Creek was flooded. Camdenton is situated near the intersection of US Highway 54 and Missouri Branch Highway 5. Linn Creek is to the northeast and Roach is to the southwest. Due to its proximity to the Lake of the Ozarks, the town sees a lot of visitors in the summer months.
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Situated in Thunder Mountain Park, near Camdenton, Missouri, Bridal Cave is a natural cave which can be reserved as a romantic wedding chapel, available by reservation, or visited as a part of a tour. Group tours, hours, rates, and directions are featured, along with photographs, video, and contacts.
http://www.bridalcave.com/
Camden County Library District
Organized in 1933, and headquartered in Camdenton, Missouri, the library includes five branches as well as its main library. Library locations, hours and days of operation, programs schedules, and online resources are highlighted.
http://www.ccld.us/
Camden County Sheriff’s Office
Headquartered in the county seat of Camdenton, Missouri, the department is divided into three divisions, including administration, operations, and corrections. Its departments and programs are highlighted, a calendar of events is presented, and employment opportunities are posted to the site.
http://www.camdencountymosheriff.org/
Camden County is in south-central Missouri, and bordered by Morgan, Miller, Pulaski, Laclede, Dallas, Hickory, and Benton counties, with its county seat in Camdenton. Minutes of county commissioner meetings are posted to the site, along with a directory of elected and administrative personnel, financial statements, and announcements.
http://www.camdenmo.org/
Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce
Made up of businesses and professional people from Camdenton, Missouri and the surrounding region, the Chamber's site provides visitor, member and area economic information. Area economic resources, a mission statement and donor participation are also included.
http://www.camdentonchamber.com/
Camdenton R–III School District
Headquartered in Camdenton, Missouri, the public school system provides a K-12th grade curriculum. Its site displays employment information, calendars and schedules, as well as a shopping area, staff resources and district information.
http://www.camdentonschools.org/
The official municipal web site exhibits city services, government and a community profile, and also covers local recreational opportunities, business community information and administrative and departmental contacts.
http://www.camdentoncity.com/
Held at the Camdenton Memorial Airport, the annual event includes show acts, and veterans are offered the opportunity to ride in a B-25 aircraft without charge. Schedules, photographs of past events, area information, sponsorships, vendors, and volunteer opportunities are featured.
http://www.lakeoftheozarksairshow.com/
Spirit FM is a Christian radio station broadcasting from Camdenton, Missouri. A program guide, calendar of concerts and events, podcasts, and live streaming radio are featured.
http://www.spiritfm.org/
