Gloucester Township, New Jersey
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Gloucester Township is a Township
in Camden County
, New Jersey
, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township had a total population of 64,634. The 2010 population represented an increase of 284 from the 64,350 residents enumerated during the 2000 Census, with the township ranking as the 19th largest municipality in the state in 2010 after having been ranked 18th in 2000.
Gloucester Township was formed on June 1, 1695, while the area was still part of Gloucester County
, and was incorporated as one of New Jersey's first 104 townships by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature
on February 21, 1798. It became part of the newly created Camden County on March 13, 1844. Portions of the township have been taken over the years to form Union Township
(November 15, 1831), Winslow Township
(March 8, 1845) and Clementon Township
(February 24, 1903).
Glendora
(2000 Census population of 4,692) and Blackwood
(population 4,907) are census-designated place
s and unincorporated areas located within Gloucester Township. Blenheim
, Chews Landing
and Erial
are unincorporated communities located within the township.
, the township has a total area of 23.33 square miles (60.4 km²), of which, 23.22 square miles (60.1 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.43%) is water.
Big Timber Creek
flows East to West through the township to the Delaware River
.
Gloucester Township borders Hi-Nella
, Lindenwold
, Magnolia
, Pine Hill
, Runnemede
, Somerdale
, Stratford
, and Winslow
. Gloucester Township also borders Gloucester County
.
of 2000, there were 64,350 people, 23,150 households, and 16,876 families residing in the township. The population density
was 2,771.2 people per square mile (1,070.0/km²). There were 24,257 housing units at an average density of 1,044.6 per square mile (403.3/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.05% of the population.
There were 23,150 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples
living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the township the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $54,280, and the median income for a family was $62,992. Males had a median income of $42,451 versus $31,427 for females. The per capita income
for the township was $22,604. About 4.4% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.
. 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 city 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 1844, the township became part of the newly formed County of Camden
The Gabreil Daveis Tavern House
, located at 4th Avenue in Glendora, is a pre-American Revolutionary War
tavern that 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. In November 1773, Betsy Ross
, at the age of 21, eloped across the Delaware River
to Gloucester, and was married at the tavern. 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.
system of New Jersey municipal government under the Faulkner Act
. The Township has a full-time Mayor and a seven-member council.
, the Mayor
of Gloucester Township is David R. Mayer. Members of the Gloucester Township Council are Council President Glen Bianchini, Council Vice President Orlando Mercado, Crystal Evans, Ken Garbowski, Michelle Gentek, Dan Hutchison and Franklin Schmidt.
based on the results of the 2010 Census.
system, with an enrollment of approximately 8,000 students attending grades K-8, comprises eight elementary schools (grades K-5), and three middle schools (grades 6-8), including the new Ann A. Mullen Middle School. Schools in the district (with 2009-10 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics
) are eight K-5 elementary schools —
Blackwood Elementary School (683 students),
Chews Elementary School (824),
Erial Elementary School (756),
Glendora Elementary School (271),
Gloucester Township Elementary School (284),
James W. Lilley Elementary (619),
Loring-Flemming Elementary (716) and
Union Valley Elementary School (611) — along with
Glen Landing Middle School (877),
Charles W. Lewis Middle School (627) and
Ann A. Mullen Middle School (1,132) for grades 6-8.
Students in public school for grades 9 through 12, attend one of the three high schools that are part of the Black Horse Pike Regional School District
. The schools in the district (with 2009-10 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics
) are Highland Regional High School (1,133 students; located in Blackwood), Timber Creek Regional High School
(1,454; Erial) or Triton Regional High School
(1,652; Runnemede). 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.
Also available in the Township is the Gloucester Township Technical High School
, which offers day and evening classes.
Our Lady of Hope Regional School is an elementary school that operates under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden
Camden County College
is located in Blackwood, on a 320 acres (129.5 ha) campus that had been acquired in 1967. The school's first students started attending in 1968 and the campus has undergone an $83 million expansion and renovation project that started in 2005. 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.
New Jersey Transit
local bus service to Philadelphia is provided on the 400 and 403 routes, with local service available on the 459 routes.
Township (New Jersey)
A township, in the context of New Jersey local government, refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government. As a political entity, a township is a full-fledged municipality, on par with any town, city, borough, or village, collecting property taxes and providing...
in Camden County
Camden County, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the 2010 Census the population of Camden County was 60.28% Non-Hispanic white, 18.45% Non-Hispanic black, 1.12% Hispanic blacks, 0.17% Non-Hispanic Native American, 0.15% Hispanic Native Americans, 5.07% Non-Hispanic Asian, and 0.14% non-Hispanics reporting some other race...
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township had a total population of 64,634. The 2010 population represented an increase of 284 from the 64,350 residents enumerated during the 2000 Census, with the township ranking as the 19th largest municipality in the state in 2010 after having been ranked 18th in 2000.
Gloucester Township was formed on June 1, 1695, while the area was still part of Gloucester County
Gloucester County, New Jersey
Gloucester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 288,288. Its county seat is Woodbury....
, and was incorporated as one of New Jersey's first 104 townships by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature
New Jersey Legislature
The New Jersey Legislature is the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state of New Jersey. In its current form, as defined by the New Jersey Constitution of 1947, the Legislature consists of two houses: the General Assembly and the Senate...
on February 21, 1798. It became part of the newly created Camden County on March 13, 1844. Portions of the township have been taken over the years to form Union Township
Union Township, Camden County, New Jersey
Union Township is a now dissolved township which existed from 1831 to 1868 and was located in present day Camden County, New Jersey.Union Township was formed by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on November 15, 1831, while the area was still part of Gloucester County, taking territory from...
(November 15, 1831), Winslow Township
Winslow Township, New Jersey
As of the census of 2010, there were 39,599 people, 13,567 households, and 9,662 families residing in the township. The population density was 599.9 people per square mile . There were 12,413 housing units at an average density of 215.1 per square mile...
(March 8, 1845) and Clementon Township
Clementon Township, New Jersey
Clementon Township is a now dissolved township in Camden County, New Jersey, which existed from 1903 until 1941.Clementon Township was formed by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 24, 1903 from portions of Gloucester Township....
(February 24, 1903).
Glendora
Glendora, New Jersey
Glendora is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Gloucester Township, in Camden County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 United States Census, the CDP population was 4,907.-Geography:Glendora is located at ....
(2000 Census population of 4,692) and Blackwood
Blackwood, New Jersey
Blackwood is a census-designated place located within Gloucester Township, in Camden County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 United States Census, the section population was 4,692...
(population 4,907) are census-designated place
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
s and unincorporated areas located within Gloucester Township. Blenheim
Blenheim, New Jersey
Blenheim is an unincorporated community within Gloucester Township, Camden County, New Jersey. Blenheim contributed to the township's early growth, as well as nearby Erial and Sicklerville....
, Chews Landing
Chews Landing, New Jersey
Chews Landing is an unincorporated area within Gloucester Township, Camden County, New Jersey. Located near the Big Timber Creek, Chews Landing is named after Jeremiah Chew, a revolutionary officer....
and Erial
Erial, New Jersey
Erial is an unincorporated community located within Gloucester Township, in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. It is home to Timber Creek Regional High School, Erial Elementary School, and Union Valley Elementary School , James W Lilly Elementary school. Erial shares the ZIP code 08081 with...
are unincorporated communities located within the township.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the township has a total area of 23.33 square miles (60.4 km²), of which, 23.22 square miles (60.1 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.43%) is water.
Big Timber Creek
Big Timber Creek
Big Timber Creek is a stream in southwestern New Jersey, United States, and is also known by the name 'Tetamekanchz Kyl' by the Lenape tribes. It drains a watershed of . A tributary of the Delaware River, it enters the Delaware between the boroughs of Brooklawn and Westville, just south Gloucester...
flows East to West through the township to the Delaware River
Delaware River
The Delaware River is a major river on the Atlantic coast of the United States.A Dutch expedition led by Henry Hudson in 1609 first mapped the river. The river was christened the South River in the New Netherland colony that followed, in contrast to the North River, as the Hudson River was then...
.
Gloucester Township borders Hi-Nella
Hi-Nella, New Jersey
Hi-Nella is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the borough population was 870.The Borough of Hi-Nella was created on April 23, 1929, from Clementon Township, one of seven municipalities created from the now-defunct township, and one of five...
, Lindenwold
Lindenwold, New Jersey
Lindenwold is a borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 17,613.The Borough of Lindenwold was created on April 23, 1929, from Clementon Township, one of seven municipalities created from the now-defunct township, and one of...
, Magnolia
Magnolia, New Jersey
Magnolia is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the borough population was 4,341.Magnolia was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 14, 1915, from portions of the now-defunct Centre Township, and parts of...
, Pine Hill
Pine Hill, New Jersey
Pine Hill is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough had a total population of 10,233....
, Runnemede
Runnemede, New Jersey
Runnemede is a borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2000 United States Census, the borough population is 8,533.Runnemede was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 23, 1926, from portions of the now-defunct Centre Township, based on the...
, Somerdale
Somerdale, New Jersey
Somerdale is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 5,192.The Borough of Somerdale was created on April 23, 1929, from Clementon Township, one of seven municipalities created from the now-defunct township, and one of...
, Stratford
Stratford, New Jersey
Stratford is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 7,271. A campus of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey is located in Stratford....
, and Winslow
Winslow Township, New Jersey
As of the census of 2010, there were 39,599 people, 13,567 households, and 9,662 families residing in the township. The population density was 599.9 people per square mile . There were 12,413 housing units at an average density of 215.1 per square mile...
. Gloucester Township also borders Gloucester County
Gloucester County, New Jersey
Gloucester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 288,288. Its county seat is Woodbury....
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 64,350 people, 23,150 households, and 16,876 families residing in the township. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,771.2 people per square mile (1,070.0/km²). There were 24,257 housing units at an average density of 1,044.6 per square mile (403.3/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 83.11% White, 11.55% African American, 0.16% Native American, 2.62% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.11% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.05% of the population.
There were 23,150 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the township the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $54,280, and the median income for a family was $62,992. Males had a median income of $42,451 versus $31,427 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the township was $22,604. About 4.4% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.
History
The present Township of Gloucester was one of the original townships that comprised Old Gloucester CountyGloucester County, New Jersey
Gloucester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 288,288. Its county seat is Woodbury....
. It became the county's first political subdivision in 1685. The boundaries of the county extended from the Delaware River
Delaware River
The Delaware River is a major river on the Atlantic coast of the United States.A Dutch expedition led by Henry Hudson in 1609 first mapped the river. The river was christened the South River in the New Netherland colony that followed, in contrast to the North River, as the Hudson River was then...
to the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about , it covers approximately 20% of the Earth's surface and about 26% of its water surface area...
until 1683, when it was divided into two townships; Egg Harbor Township
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Egg Harbor Township is a township in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 census, the township population was 43,323, a growth of more than 40% since the previous enumeration....
and Gloucester Township. Gloucester Township, which took its name from the cathedral city of Gloucester
Gloucester
Gloucester is a city, district and county town of Gloucestershire in the South West region of England. Gloucester lies close to the Welsh border, and on the River Severn, approximately north-east of Bristol, and south-southwest of Birmingham....
on the banks of the River Severn
River Severn
The River Severn is the longest river in Great Britain, at about , but the second longest on the British Isles, behind the River Shannon. It rises at an altitude of on Plynlimon, Ceredigion near Llanidloes, Powys, in the Cambrian Mountains of mid Wales...
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 1844, the township became part of the newly formed County of Camden
The Gabreil Daveis Tavern House
Gabreil Daveis Tavern House
The Gabreil Daveis Tavern House, also known as the Hillman Hospital House, is a historic building in the Glendora section of Gloucester Township, New Jersey. This tavern was built in 1756 near the Big Timber Creek and housed boatmen who used the creek to ship goods to Philadelphia...
, located at 4th Avenue in Glendora, is a pre-American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
tavern that was built in 1756 and for many years served as an inn for boatmen who transported their products to Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
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
George Washington
George Washington was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783, and presided over the writing of...
during the Revolution. In November 1773, Betsy Ross
Betsy Ross
Betsy Ross is widely credited with making the first American flag. There is, however, no credible historical evidence that the story is true.-Early life:...
, at the age of 21, eloped across the Delaware River
Delaware River
The Delaware River is a major river on the Atlantic coast of the United States.A Dutch expedition led by Henry Hudson in 1609 first mapped the river. The river was christened the South River in the New Netherland colony that followed, in contrast to the North River, as the Hudson River was then...
to Gloucester, and was married at the tavern. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
and is open to visitors on Sunday afternoons, from 1 to 4, from April through December, excepting holidays.
Local government
Gloucester Township is governed under the Mayor-CouncilFaulkner Act (Mayor-Council)
The Faulkner Act, or Optional Municipal Charter Law, provides for New Jersey municipalities to adopt a Mayor-Council government.This form of government provides for election of a mayor and five, seven, or nine council members...
system of New Jersey municipal government under the Faulkner Act
Faulkner Act (New Jersey)
The Optional Municipal Charter Law or Faulkner Act provides New Jersey municipalities with a variety of models of local government. This legislation is called the Faulkner Act in honor of the late Bayard H...
. The Township has a full-time Mayor and a seven-member council.
, the Mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Gloucester Township is David R. Mayer. Members of the Gloucester Township Council are Council President Glen Bianchini, Council Vice President Orlando Mercado, Crystal Evans, Ken Garbowski, Michelle Gentek, Dan Hutchison and Franklin Schmidt.
Federal, state and county representation
Gloucester Township is in the 1st Congressional district and is part of New Jersey's 4th state legislative district. The legislative district was kept unchanged by the New Jersey Apportionment CommissionNew Jersey Apportionment Commission
The New Jersey Apportionment Commission is a constitutionally-created ten-member commission responsible for apportioning the forty districts of the New Jersey Legislature. The commission is convened after each decennial U.S. Census, and the districts are to be in use for the legislative elections...
based on the results of the 2010 Census.
Education
The Gloucester Township Public SchoolsGloucester Township Public Schools
The Gloucester Township Public Schools is a community public school district serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade from Gloucester Township, in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. The district has an enrollment of over 7,500 students, and operates eight K-5 elementary schools...
system, with an enrollment of approximately 8,000 students attending grades K-8, comprises eight elementary schools (grades K-5), and three middle schools (grades 6-8), including the new Ann A. Mullen Middle School. Schools in the district (with 2009-10 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics
National Center for Education Statistics
The National Center for Education Statistics is the part of the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences that collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States...
) are eight K-5 elementary schools —
Blackwood Elementary School (683 students),
Chews Elementary School (824),
Erial Elementary School (756),
Glendora Elementary School (271),
Gloucester Township Elementary School (284),
James W. Lilley Elementary (619),
Loring-Flemming Elementary (716) and
Union Valley Elementary School (611) — along with
Glen Landing Middle School (877),
Charles W. Lewis Middle School (627) and
Ann A. Mullen Middle School (1,132) for grades 6-8.
Students in public school for grades 9 through 12, attend one of the three high schools that are part of the Black Horse Pike Regional School District
Black Horse Pike Regional School District
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...
. The schools in the district (with 2009-10 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics
National Center for Education Statistics
The National Center for Education Statistics is the part of the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences that collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States...
) are Highland Regional High School (1,133 students; located in Blackwood), Timber Creek Regional High School
Timber Creek Regional High School
Timber Creek Regional High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located on Jarvis Road in Erial, New Jersey, United States, in the southern section of Gloucester Township, operating as part of the Black Horse Pike Regional School District...
(1,454; Erial) or Triton Regional High School
Triton Regional High School
Triton Regional High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9-12 from three communities in Camden County, New Jersey, United States, operating as part of the Black Horse Pike Regional School District. Students in the school are sent from Bellmawr,...
(1,652; Runnemede). Students from Gloucester Township attend one of the three schools based on their residence. Students from the other two communities in the district — Bellmawr
Bellmawr, New Jersey
-Local government:Bellmawr is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a mayor and a borough council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office...
and Runnemede
Runnemede, New Jersey
Runnemede is a borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2000 United States Census, the borough population is 8,533.Runnemede was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 23, 1926, from portions of the now-defunct Centre Township, based on the...
— all attend Triton High School.
Also available in the Township is the Gloucester Township Technical High School
Gloucester Township Technical High School
Camden County Technical and Vocational School , also called Gloucester Township Technical High School, is a vocational/technical public high school located in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, United States, that operates as part of the Camden County Technical Schools...
, which offers day and evening classes.
Our Lady of Hope Regional School is an elementary school that operates under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden
Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden is a particular church or diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church, located in New Jersey, United States, and presides over Roman Catholic parishes and schools in the six southern New Jersey counties of Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland,...
Camden County College
Camden County College
Camden County College is an accredited, co-educational, two-year, public, community college located in Camden County, New Jersey. Camden County College has three distinct campuses located in Blackwood, Camden and Cherry Hill...
is located in Blackwood, on a 320 acres (129.5 ha) campus that had been acquired in 1967. The school's first students started attending in 1968 and the campus has undergone an $83 million expansion and renovation project that started in 2005. 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
Dental hygienist
thumb|right|300px|Dental hygienist holding a scalerA dental hygienist is a licensed dental professional who specializes in preventive oral health, typically focusing on techniques in oral hygiene. Local dental regulations determine the scope of practice of dental hygienists...
clinic services.
Transportation
Route 42 and Route 168 both pass through the township.New Jersey Transit
New Jersey Transit
The New Jersey Transit Corporation is a statewide public transportation system serving the United States state of New Jersey, and New York, Orange, and Rockland counties in New York State...
local bus service to Philadelphia is provided on the 400 and 403 routes, with local service available on the 459 routes.
Notable residents
Notable current and former residents of Gloucester Township include:- John A. DramesiJohn A. DramesiColonel John Arthur Dramesi is a retired U.S. Air Force officer who was held as a prisoner of war at the Hanoi Hilton in North Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Dramesi is one of the very few captives who never broke under torture. He was held along with Senator John McCain and has criticized...
, former prisoner of war who had been held by the Viet Cong in the Hanoi HiltonHanoi HiltonHỏa Lò Prison, later sarcastically known to American prisoners of war as the "Hanoi Hilton", was a prison used by the French colonists in Vietnam for political prisoners and later by North Vietnam for prisoners of war during the Vietnam War....
. - Kyle HinesKyle HinesKyle Tyrrell Hines is an American former college basketball player for the University of North Carolina Greensboro Spartans and current professional player internationally.-Personal:...
(born 1986), professional basketball player who was the 6th player in NCAA history to amass 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 300 blocks in a career. - Jim JacksonJim Jackson (sportscaster)Jim Jackson is an American professional sportscaster. He currently serves as the TV play-by-play announcer for the Philadelphia Flyers and pregame and postgame radio host for the Philadelphia Phillies...
(born 1963), sportscaster for the Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
and Philadelphia FlyersPhiladelphia FlyersThe Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
. - Sandra LoveSandra LoveSandra Love is an American Democratic Party politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly since January 8, 2008 to January 12, 2010, where she represented the 4th Legislative District....
(born 1945), served as a member of the New Jersey General AssemblyNew Jersey General AssemblyThe New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature.Since the election of 1967 , the Assembly has consisted of 80 members. Two members are elected from each of New Jersey's 40 legislative districts for a term of two years, each representing districts with average...
from 2008 to 2010 and was Gloucester Township's Mayor from 1994 to 2006. - David R. MayerDavid R. MayerDavid R. Mayer is an American Democratic Party politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2002 to 2008, where he represented the 4th Legislative District....
(born 1967), Mayor of Gloucester Township who served in the General Assembly from 2002 to 2008.
External links
- Gloucester Township website
- Gloucester Township Public Schools
- Data for the Gloucester Township Public Schools, National Center for Education StatisticsNational Center for Education StatisticsThe National Center for Education Statistics is the part of the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences that collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States...
- Black Horse Pike Regional School District