Welcome to Camden, Mississippi

About Jackson

With a unique combination of old Southern culture and contemporary amenities, the city of Jackson's central location and beautiful scenery make the city a popular destination year round. Many structures survived from the city's early years, including the home of the local Pulitzer Prize-winning author Eudora Welty and the Beaux Arts-style Mississippi State Capitol Building. As the state's center of cultural activity, Jackson hosts many events that help capture some of the state's distinctive attributes. Annual festivals including the Mississippi State Fair in October and the Dixie National Rodeo and Livestock Show in February combine local traditions with present-day urban culture. ...More