Cameron
The Town of Cameron is a charming antiques haven where historic homes, quiet streets, and Southern hospitality create a timeless small-town experience.
The Town of Cameron grew from a plank road stop into a railroad town for the Raleigh & Augusta Railroad.
The town was incorporated in 1876 and named for railroad official Paul Cameron. From 1880 to 1890, the Cameron-based Muse Brothers Store was known as the largest department store between Richmond and Augusta.
The introduction of the Lucretia Dewberry (a mild blackberry) in 1892 made Cameron the “Dewberry Capital of the World.” From 1910 to 1920, between 60,000 and 90,000 crates of dewberries were shipped in refrigerated boxcars all over the U.S., solidifying Cameron’s reputation as the “Dewberry Capital of the World.” You can still find Dewberry jam and desserts in local shops.
Today, Cameron is well-known for its antique shops and for hosting the Cameron Antique Street Fair on the first Saturdays in May and October, drawing thousands of visitors. The quiet residential town rises to the occasion with antiques and treasures for every kind of collector.