Map of Hammonton in Atlantic County

Hammonton, founded by Charles K. Landis, is a town in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the town population was 12,604. Located directly between Philadelphia and the resort town of Atlantic City, along the Pennsylvania Railroad, it acts as its own microeconomic center, with more jobs than available workers in the community. Image File history File links Hammonton_nj_001. ... Image File history File links Hammonton_nj_001. ... Charles Kline Landis (March 16, 1833 - June 12, 1900) was a property developer in South Jersey, who was the founder and developer of Vineland and Sea Isle City. ... 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 Town in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government. ... Atlantic County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... “NJ” redirects here. ... 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. ... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Mayor John F. Street (D) Area    - City 369. ... Map of Atlantic City in Atlantic County Coordinates: , Country United States State New Jersey County Atlantic Incorporated May 1, 1854 Government  - Mayor Bob Levy Area  - City  17. ... 1893 map The Pennsylvania Railroad (AAR reporting mark PRR) was an American railroad that was founded in 1846 and merged in 1968 into Penn Central Transportation. ...

Hammonton was settled in 1812 and incorporated as a town by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 5, 1866, from portions of Hamilton Township and Mullica Township.^[1] The New Jersey Legislature convene at the State House building in Trenton. ... This article is about the day. ... 1866 (MDCCCLXVI) is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... Map of Hamilton Township in Atlantic County Hamilton Township is a township in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. ... Map of Mullica Township in Atlantic County Mullica Township is a township located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. ...

Geography

Hammonton is located at 39°38′28″N, 74°47′10″W (39.641181, -74.786162)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 107.4 km² (41.5 mi²). 106.9 km² (41.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (0.51%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Hammonton borders the Borough of Folsom, to the southwest, and both Hamilton and Mullica townships to the southeast. It also borders Camden County to the northwest, and Burlington County to the north east. It is located in the Atlantic Coastal Plain, so is largely flat, though the highest point in Atlantic County is located along the Pennsylvania Railroad within the borders of Hammonton. Due to its proximity to the Pine Barrens, the soil is largely sandy, making it ideal for growing blueberries. Low, marshy areas, often within the Pine Barrens are also used for cranberry cultivation. Folsom is a borough located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. ... Map of Hamilton Township in Atlantic County Hamilton Township is a township in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. ... Map of Mullica Township in Atlantic County Mullica Township is a township located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. ... Camden County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... 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. ... The Atlantic Coastal Plain is the rather flat stretch of land that borders the Atlantic Ocean (including the Gulf of Mexico). ... For other Pine Barrens, see List of pine barrens; for a discussion of the ecotype, see pine barrens Lake Atsion in the Pine Barrens Map of the Pine Barrens The Pine Barrens, also known as the Pinelands, are a heavily forested area covering 1. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 12,604 people, 4,619 households, and 3,270 families residing in the town. The population density was 117.9/km² (305.5/mi²). There were 4,843 housing units at an average density of 45.3/km² (117.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 87.85% White, 1.74% African American, 0.14% Native American, 1.14% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 7.83% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.88% of the population. The Fifteenth United States Census was taken in 1930. ... The Sixteenth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 132,164,569, an increase of 7. ... The Seventeenth United States Census was taken in 1950. ... The Eighteenth United States Census was taken in 1960. ... The Nineteenth United States Census was taken in 1970. ... The Twetieth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 226,542,199, an increase of 11. ... The Twenty-first United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 248,709,873, an increase of 9. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and 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. ... Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... 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. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... 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. ...

As of the 2000 census, 45.9% of town residents were of Italian ancestry, the second-highest percentage of any municipality in the United States (behind Johnston, Rhode Island, at 46.7%), and highest in New Jersey, among all places with more than 1,000 residents identifying their ancestry.^[4] News reports have said Hammonton leads the nation in Italian-Americans per capita.^[5] Johnston is a town located in Providence County, Rhode Island. ...

There were 4,619 households out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.14. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the town the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,137, and the median income for a family was $52,205. Males had a median income of $36,219 versus $27,900 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,889. About 5.7% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over. 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 who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Government

Local government

The Mayor of Hammonton is John DiDonato. Members of the Hammonton Town Council are Deputy Mayor Ed Wuillermin, James Bertino, Rock Colasurdo, Anthony Marino, Christine Massarelli and Jerry Vitalo.^[6] A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ...

Federal, state and county representation

Hammonton is in the Second Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 9th Legislative District.^[7]

New Jersey's Second Congressional District, covering all of Atlantic County, Cape May County, Cumberland County and Salem County and portions of Burlington County, Camden County and Gloucester County, is represented by Frank LoBiondo (R, Ventnor). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken). New Jerseys Second Congressional District is currently represented by Republican Frank LoBiondo. ... Atlantic County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Cape May County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Cumberland County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Salem County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... 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 U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Gloucester County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Frank A. LoBiondo (born May 12, 1946) is a trucking executive and American Republican Party politician, who has been a member of the United States House of Representatives since 1995, representing New Jerseys Second Congressional District (map). ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Ventnor City is a Walsh Act city located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. ... Type Upper House President of the Senate Richard B. Cheney, R since January 20, 2001 President pro tempore Robert C. Byrd, D since January 4, 2007 Members 100 Political groups Democratic Party Republican Party Last elections November 7, 2006 Meeting place Senate Chamber United States Capitol Washington, DC United States... Frank Raleigh Lautenberg (born January 23, 1924) is a businessman and Democratic Party politician. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Map highlighting Cliffside Parks location within Bergen County. ... Robert Bob Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is a Democratic Senator from New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Map of New Jersey highlighting Hoboken Image of Hoboken taken by NASA (red line shows where Hoboken is). ...

The 9th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Leonard T. Connors (R, Forked River) and in the Assembly by Christopher J. Connors (R, Forked River) and Brian E. Rumpf (R, Forked River). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken). The New Jersey Legislature convene at the State House building in Trenton. ... The New Jersey Legislature convene at the State House building in Trenton. ... The New Jersey Senate is the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Sen. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Forked River is a census-designated place located in Ocean County, New Jersey. ... The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Assemblyman Christopher J. Connors Christopher J. Connors (born June 26, 1956) serves in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 9th legislative district since 1989. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Forked River is a census-designated place located in Ocean County, New Jersey. ... Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf Brian E. Rumpf (born May 11, 1964) serves in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 9th legislative district since 2003. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Forked River is a census-designated place located in Ocean County, New Jersey. ... Jon Corzine 54th Governor of New Jersey; Incumbent Christine Christie Todd Whitman, the first female governor 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 two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Map of New Jersey highlighting Hoboken Image of Hoboken taken by NASA (red line shows where Hoboken is). ...

Atlantic County's County Executive is Dennis Levinson. The executive, along with the Board of Chosen Freeholders, administers all county business. Atlantic County's Freeholders are Freeholder Chairman Joseph F. Silipena, Freeholder Vice Chairman Thomas Russo, Alisa Cooper, James Curcio, Frank V. Giordano, Joe Kelly, Rev. Lawton Nelson, Francis Sutton and Sue Schilling. Atlantic County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Dennis Levinson is the County Executive of Atlantic County, New Jersey. ... The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the legislative body in each of the 21 counties in New Jersey. ...

Education

Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade attend the Hammonton Public Schools. Schools in the district (with 2003-04 National Center for Education Statistics enrollment data) are the Early Childhood Education Center with 480 students in pre-K through first grade, Warren E. Sooy Elementary School with 880 students in grades 2 - 6, Hammonton Middle School with 647 students in grades 7 and 8, and Hammonton High School with an enrollment of 1,236 students in grades 9 - 12. Hammonton High School has produced several winning sports and academic programs. The Hammonton Public Schools are a comprehensive community public school district that serve students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade from Hammonton, in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. ... The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), as part of the U.S. Department of Education, collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States; conducts studies on international comparisons of education statistics; and provides leadership in developing and promoting the use... Hammonton High School is a comprehensive community public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from Hammonton, in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Hammonton Public Schools. ...

Students from Folsom Borough and Waterford Township attend Hammonton High School as part of sending/receiving relationships. Folsom is a borough located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. ... Waterford highlighted in Camden County Waterford Township is a Township in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. ... A sending/receiving relationship is one in which a public school district sends some or all of its students to attend the schools of another district. ...

Hammonton is also the home of the parochial Saint Joseph Grade School and St. Joseph High School.

Facts about Hammonton

• Ronald Reagan visited Hammonton during his 1984 re-election campaign. Reagan's speech highlighted Hammonton's status as "Blueberry Capital of the World" and then extolled the virtues of New Jersey native Bruce Springsteen.
• Hammonton is the only municipality in southern New Jersey with a town form of government.
• Andrew Rider, founder of Rider University lived in Parkdale, on the Hammonton border, and built a school there.
• Hammonton has one acute care facility, William B. Kessler Memorial Hospital [1] and a 240-bed long term care nursing home, Innova Health and Rehab at Hammonton (formerly Greenbriar).
• In 1949, Hammonton was the winner of the Little League World Series.
• The Early November is a band out of Hammonton

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Transportation

Atlantic City Expressway, U.S. Route 30, U.S. Route 206 and Route 54 all pass through Hammonton, as do County Route 536, County Route 542, County Route 559 and County Route 561. The Atlantic City Expressway (officially numbered, but unsigned, as New Jersey State Highway 446) is a controlled-access toll road in New Jersey. ... In the U.S. state of New Jersey, U.S. Route 30 is designated from the Benjamin Franklin Bridge at the Delaware River to Virginia Avenue in Atlantic City. ... U.S. Route 206 is a north-south United States highway in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, United States. ... Route 54 is a state highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... County Route 536, abbreviated CR 536 is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... County Route 542, abbreviated CR 542, is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... New Jersey Secondary Highway 559 is a secondary highway (signed as a county highway) in New Jersey, United States. ... County Route 561, abbreviated CR 561, is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ...

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Notable residents

• N. Leonard Smith, politician
• Gary Wolfe, professional wrestler
• The Early November, American rock band

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References

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External links

• Hammonton Town website
• Hammonton Public Schools
• MyHammonton.com - Information and Resource Portal for Hammonton, NJ. Restaurant Guides, job listings, community message boards, & news resources
• Hammonton Public Schools's 2005-06 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
• National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) data for the Hammonton Public Schools
• Hammonton Lions Club
• Hammonton United Services Association
• Hammonton Area Ministerium
• MainStreet Hammonton
• St. Joseph Regional High School

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Local Media

• The Hammonton Gazette - Hammonton's local newspaper. The print edition is published on Wednesdays. Website updated weekly with selected content from print edition.
• The Hammonton News - The print edition is published on Wednesdays. Website updated Wednesday mornings, with full stories from paper edition.

Map Links

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