Gloucester Township highlighted in Camden County

Gloucester Township is a Township located in Camden County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township had a total population of 64,350. The township was first established in 1695. Download high resolution version (550x681, 6 KB)taken from State of New Jersey website - adapted by H. Cheney - GFDL & CC-SA-BY File links The following pages link to this file: Gloucester Township, New Jersey Image:Map of Camden County highlighting Gloucester Township. ... Download high resolution version (550x681, 6 KB)taken from State of New Jersey website - adapted by H. Cheney - GFDL & CC-SA-BY File links The following pages link to this file: Gloucester Township, New Jersey Image:Map of Camden County highlighting Gloucester Township. ... Modern forms of municipal government Walsh Act/Commission 1923 Municipal Manager Faulkner Act forms of municipal government Mayor-Council Council-Manager Small Municipality Mayor-Council-Administrator A township, in the context of New Jersey local government, refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government. ... Camden County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Official language(s) None defined, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 47th 22,608 km² 110 km 240 km 14. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ...

Glendora and Blackwood are census-designated places and unincorporated areas located within Gloucester Township. Glendora is a census-designated place located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Blackwood is a census-designated place and section of Gloucester Township, New Jersey located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated community. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 60.4 km² (23.3 mi²). 60.1 km² (23.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.43% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Gloucester Township borders Hi-Nella, Lindenwold, Magnolia, Pine Hill, Runnemede, Somerdale, Stratford, and Winslow. Gloucester Township also borders Gloucester County. Hi-Nella highlighted in Camden County Hi-Nella is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Lindenwold highlighted in Camden County Lindenwold is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Magnolia highlighted in Camden County Magnolia is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey, USA. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 4,409. ... Pine Hill highlighted in Camden County Pine Hill is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Runnemede highlighted in Camden County Runnemede is a Borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Somerdale highlighted in Camden County Somerdale is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Stratford highlighted in Camden County Stratford is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Winslow highlighted in Camden County Winslow Township is a township located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Gloucester County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 64,350 people, 23,150 households, and 16,876 families residing in the township. The population density is 1,070.0/km² (2,771.2/mi²). There are 24,257 housing units at an average density of 403.3/km² (1,044.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 83.11% White, 11.55% African American, 0.16% Native American, 2.62% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.11% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. 3.05% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 23,150 households out of which 37.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% are married couples living together, 12.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% are non-families. 21.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.75 and the average family size is 3.24. To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ...

In the township the population is spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township is $54,280, and the median income for a family is $62,992. Males have a median income of $42,451 versus $31,427 for females. The per capita income for the township is $22,604. 6.2% of the population and 4.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.7% of those under the age of 18 and 5.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population living in poverty The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

History

The present Township of Gloucester was one of the original townships that comprised Old Gloucester County. It became the county's first political subdivision in 1685. The boundaries of the county extended from the Delaware River to the Atlantic Ocean until 1683, when it was divided into two townships; Egg Harbor Township and Gloucester Township. Gloucester Township, which took its name from the cathedral town of Gloucester on the banks of the River Severn in England, was further subdivided into four smaller townships, and on June 1, 1695 became one of the first New Jersey municipalities to incorporate. In 1884, the township became part of the newly-formed County of Camden Gloucester County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Delaware River Watershed The Delaware River is a river on the Atlantic coast of the United States. ... Egg Harbor Township is a township located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. ... Gloucester (pronounced ) is a city and district in south-west England, close to the Welsh border. ... The Severn bridges crossing near the mouth of the River Severn The River Severn (Welsh: Afon Hafren) is the longest British river, at 354 kilometres (219 miles) long; it rises at an altitude of 610 metres on Plynlimon near Llanidloes, in the Cambrian Mountains, Mid Wales, and it passes through... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... Events January 27 - Change of emperor of the Ottoman Empire from Ahmed II to Mustafa II (1695-1703) July 17 - The Bank of Scotland is founded by an Act of Parliament of the old Scottish Parliament. ...

Gabreil Daveis Tavern

Gabreil Daveis Tavern House 4th Avenue, Glendora. This pre-American Revolutionary War tavern was built in 1756 and for many years served as an inn for boatmen who transported their products to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania via nearby Big Timber Creek. It was recently restored and now serves as Gloucester Township's historical centerpiece. This building has also been referred to as The Hillman Hospital House because it was designated a hospital by George Washington during the Revolution. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open to visitors on Sunday afternoons, from 1 to 4 , from April through December, excepting holidays. Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, Netherlands, Spain, allies British Empire, allies Commanders George Washington Comte de Rochambeau Nathanael Greene William Howe Henry Clinton Charles Cornwallis Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties {{{casualties1}}} {{{casualties2}}} {{{notes}}} The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was the military component of... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Official website: http://www. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was the successful Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783, and later became the first President of the United States, an office to which he was elected unanimously twice, and remained in from... The National Register of Historic Places is the USAs official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects worthy of preservation. ...

Government

Local government

Gloucester Township is governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) system of municipal government. Modern forms of municipal government Walsh Act/Commission 1923 Municipal Manager Faulkner Act forms of municipal government Mayor-Council Council-Manager Small Municipality Mayor-Council-Administrator The Faulkner Act or Optional Municipal Charter Law provides for New Jersey municipalities to adopt a Mayor-Council government. ...

The Mayor of Gloucester Township is Sandra Love. Members of the Gloucester Township Council are President Glen Bianchini, Vice President Marge Martin Martinis, Rodney A. Greco, Kevin Kitchenman, Eugene E.T. Lawrence, Orlando Mercado and Franklin Schmidt A mayor (from the Latin maīor, meaning larger,greater) is the politician who serves as chief executive official of some types of municipalities. ...

Federal, state and county representation

Gloucester Township is in the First Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 4th Legislative District.

New Jersey's First Congressional District, covering portions of Burlington County, Camden County and Gloucester County, is represented by Rob Andrews (D, Haddon Heights). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Robert Menendez (D, Union City). New Jerseys First Congressional District is currently represented by Republican Rob Andrews. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1694 Seat Mount Holly Area  - Total  - Water 2,122 km² (819 mi²) 38 km² (15 mi²) 1. ... Camden County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Gloucester County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Robert Ernest Andrews (born August 4, 1957) is an American politician. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Haddon Heights highlighted in Camden County Haddon Heights is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... Frank Raleigh Lautenberg (born January 23, 1924) is an American politician. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Map highlighting Cliffside Parks location within Bergen County. ... Robert Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is a Democratic politician from New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Union City, New Jersey Spectators viewing the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks from across the Hudson River, in the terrace courtyard of the Union City Boxing Club. ...

The 4th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Fred H. Madden (D, Turnersville) and in the Assembly by David R. Mayer (D, Blackwood) and Paul Moriarty (D, Washington Township, Gloucester County). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken). The Legislature of New Jersey is the U.S. state of New Jerseys legislative branch, seated in the New Jersey State House at the states capital, Trenton. ... The Legislature of New Jersey is the U.S. state of New Jerseys legislative branch, seated in the New Jersey State House at the states capital, Trenton. ... The New Jersey Senate is the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Sen. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other one being the Republican Party. ... Turnersville is a census-designated place located in Gloucester County, New Jersey. ... The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Assemblyman David R. Mayer David R. Mayer (born February 28, 1967) serves in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 4th legislative district since 2002. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other one being the Republican Party. ... Blackwood is a census-designated place and section of Gloucester Township, New Jersey located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Paul Moriarty is a Democrat who serves in the New Jersey General Assembly where he represents the 4th legislative district, having taken office on January 10, 2006. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other one being the Republican Party. ... Washington Township highlighted in Gloucester County. ... Gloucester County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... The Governor of New Jersey is the chief executive of the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1, 1947) is the Governor of New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Image of Hoboken taken by NASA (red line shows where Hoboken is). ...

Camden County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. Camden County's Freeholders are: Louis Cappelli, Jr. (Freeholder Director), Edward McDonnell (Freeholder Deputy Director), Riletta L. Cream, Thomas J. Gurick, Jeffrey L. Nash, Joseph Ripa and Carmen Rodriguez. Camden County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the legislative body for each of the 21 counties in New Jersey. ...

Education

The [[Gloucester Township Public Schools] system, with an enrollment of approximately 7,852 students attending grades K-8, is comprised of eight elementary schools (grades K-5), and three middle schools (grades 6-8), including the new Ann A. Mullen Middle School. There are eight elementary schools which are, Blackwood Elementary School (607 students), Chews Elementary School (867 students), Erial Elementary School (805 students), Glendora Elementary School (279 students), Gloucester Township Elementary School (265 students), James W. Lilley Elementary (727 students), Loring-Flemming Elementary (803 students), and Union Valley Elementary School (718 students). There are three middle schools which are, Glen Landing Middle School (912 students), Charles W. Lewis Middle School (721 students), and Ann A. Mullen Middle School (1,148 students).

For grades 9 through 12, there are three high schools that are part of the Black Horse Pike Regional School District: Highland Regional High School (1,206 students), Timber Creek Regional High School (1,485 students) and Triton Regional High School (1,500 students). Students from Gloucester Township attend one of the three schools based on their residence. Students from the other two communities in the district — Bellmawr and Runnemede — all attend Triton High School. The Black Horse Pike Regional School District is a regional public high school district serving students in grades 9 through 12 from three communities in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Highland Regional High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Blackwood, New Jersey. ... Bellmawr highlighted in Camden County Bellmawr is a Borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Runnemede highlighted in Camden County Runnemede is a Borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ...

Also available in the Township is the Camden County Vocational and Technical School, which offers day and evening classes.

Camden County College is located in Blackwood, the heart of the municipality. Over 44 programs of study ranging from allied health to engineering technology and science, laser and optics, public safety, business administration, liberal arts, human services and secretarial studies are available. Other programs include a GED center, self-enrichment and senior adult courses. Evening and weekend classes, including computer programming are offered. Local residents may use the college's learning resource center to receive dental hygiene clinic services. Camden County College is an accredited, co-educational, two-year, public, community college located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... The GED, or General Educational Development Test, is a test that certifies the taker has attained American or Canadian high school-level academic skills. ...

External links

• Gloucester Township website
• Gloucester Township Public Schools
• Black Horse Pike Regional School District