The entry on Camden in the Encyclopedia of New York State mentions a number of 19th and 20th century industries (including turbine foundry, woolen factory, woolen mill, tannery, furniture factory, and packing companies for local corn. In 20th century, wire companies, furniture, and stamp companies. It was on a railroad line from 1850. A copy of the Encyclopedia is in all NYS public libraries; it's a valuable reference resource. Natalie Naylor Hofstra Prof. Emerita >>> [log in to unmask] 02/21/06 8:21 PM >>> Hello. I recently drive through Camden, NY (Oneida County, north of Oneida Lake) for the first time and didn't realize that there is such a charming village in the midst of otherwise relatively run down little hamlets in this area near Tug Hill. Camden has some beautiful Victorian homes and has the look of a place that once had quite a bit of wealth. I tried a web search to find out what once went on there, and what goes on there now, and found little. So here's a question: what was the reason for the development of Camden, and do any primary economic activities still exist there? Thank you.