HISTORY
84 ELM STREET
ELMS OF CAMDEN
This 1806 property, one of the oldest homes in the village of Camden, originally served as a residence for the Curtis Family. Now a Bed & Breakfast, Elms of Camden has welcomed guests from across the country and around the world. Its newest owners, Gary and James, purchased the home in July 2017 and continue the same great level of service, hospitality, and attention to detail set forth by all its previous owners.
The Year 1806…
- Thomas Jefferson was President of the United States.
- Construction is authorized on the first National Road (the first United States federal highway).
- The Lewis and Clark Expedition reaches St. Louis, Missouri, ending a successful exploration of the Louisiana Territory and the Pacific Northwest.
- During his second exploratory expedition, Lieutenant Zebulon Pike sees a distant mountain peak while near the Colorado foothills of the Rocky Mountains (later named Pikes Peak in his honor).
Historical Colonial
Elms of Camden is a restored 1806 Colonial which recaptures the rich heritage of Early America. While Elms of Camden appears to be a stately and elegant home with original wide pine floors and period furnishings, you will soon sense a casual warmth reflected by your hosts. Experience the innkeepers love for Camden, American history, and art through the extensive artwork, furnishings, and collectibles displayed throughout the inn.
