Market Street

It is likely that Market Street was so-named as it linked directly to Market Street in Philadelphia, via Ferry, and was an easy naming that allowed travelers to know their destination. It also likely helped tourism in both cities. If you zoom the map out slightly, you will see that Market Street in Camden follows the path of Market Street in Philadelphia. There is no known "market" that existed in Camden on Market Street.

The Market was actually at Third and Federal.

Market-Street-Looking-East-of-2nd-Street-1893
Market Street, looking East from N. 2nd Street. Photo circa 1893.
Victory Arch - 1919 - Market Street and Delaware Avenue Camden NJ
Market St. & Delaware Ave. Victory Arch. Camden NJ. 1919
J No. B. Welch Insurance - 3rd and Market Street - c1930
J No. B. Welch Insurance - 3rd and Market Street - c1930
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