Category: Streets
Streets of Camden, NJ. Streets are representative of the “common name” meaning the names of streets that most people are familiar with. Where possible, we try to keep up with changes based on City Council decisions.
Baird Boulevard
Baird Avenue was home to many of Camden’s most distinguished citizens from different backgrounds, including those in business, law, religion, and even organized crime.
England Place
England Place, also referred to as England’s Place, was a brief street stretching for half a block from 408 North Front Street, eventually leading to a dead end.
Main Street
MAIN STREET runs diagonally, southeast from the intersection of State Street and Point Street in North Camden.
Haddon Avenue
Haddon Avenue is one of the oldest roads in Camden, dating back to at least 1792 when it became basically a bridle path.
Roy Street
Roy Street, ran east for one block from 7th to 8th Street, between Federal and Market Streets.
8th Street
Eighth Street over the years has expanded far beyond its original length, now running from Morgan Boulevard to Pyne Point in North Camden.
Railroad Avenue
Railroad Avenue ran from Kaighn Ave to Jefferson Street on the west side of the railroad tracks as late as 1969.
Perry Street
PERRY STREET was a small road that ran from 1044 Line south for one block to Pine.
Nettor Avenue
NETTOR AVENUE is an alley that runs one way easterly from Roanoke Road for one block, ending opposite 3030 North Merrimac Road. It serves to provide access to the rear of the Fairview Court Apartments and the homes on North Collings Road and Alabama Road
New Hampshire Road
New Hampshire Road serves as a connector between South Collings Road and South Merrimac Road.
New Jersey Road
NEW JERSEY ROAD runs from South Collings Road southwards until it ends three blocks west of Alabama Road, in the Fairview section of Camden.