The Red Bank Battlefield is located along the Delaware River in National Park , Gloucester County , New Jersey . It was the location of the Battle of Red Bank in the American Revolutionary War on October 22, 1777. Fort Mercer and its sister, Fort Mifflin in Pennsylvania , defended the river and prevented the British from using it for transportation. The forts successfully delayed the British, but in the end, they were both destroyed or abandoned.
77-531: Today the site of the Battle of Red Bank still has the trenches and cannons used by the 100 American soldiers fighting against 2000 British and Hessian soldiers. The Whitall House is an original home that was there during the battle and was used as a field hospital. It is open for tours today. The site is a part of the Gloucester County Parks system called Red Bank Battlefield Park . The central feature of
154-641: A sending/receiving relationship in which Newfield accounts for about 100 of the nearly 1,400 students in the district. For seventh through twelfth grades , students attend the Delsea Regional School District , which serves students from both Elk Township and Franklin Township. Students from Newfield attend the district's schools as part of a sending/receiving relationship begun in September 2010 after Newfield ended its prior relationship with
231-594: A student–teacher ratio of 11.5:1. Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Mary F. Janvier Elementary School with 555 students in grades K-2, Main Road School with 392 students in grades 3-4 and Caroline L. Reutter School with 379 students in grades 5-6. Students from Newfield attend the Franklin Township district's schools as part of
308-756: A high of 87 °F (31 °C) in July. A record low of −11 °F (−24 °C) was recorded in February 1934 and a record high of 106 °F (41 °C) was recorded in August 1918. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.75 inches (70 mm) in February to 4.35 inches (110 mm) in July. The county has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ). Average monthly temperatures in Newfield range from 33.0 °F in January to 76.6 °F in July. Swedesboro and Bridgeport were among
385-478: A send-receive basis, or having Franklin Township establish its own Pre-K–12 district which would receive students from both Elk Township and Newfield. Students from across the county are eligible to apply to attend Gloucester County Institute of Technology , a four-year high school in Deptford Township that provides technical and vocational education. As a public school, students do not pay tuition to attend
462-956: A staggered basis in partisan elections, with either two or three seats coming up for election each year. At a reorganization meeting held each January, the Board selects a Director and a Deputy Director from among its members. As of 2024 , Gloucester County's Commissioners are: Director Frank J. DiMarco ( D , Deptford Township , 2025), Matt Weng (D, Pitman , 2026), Joann Gattinelli (D, Washington Township , 2026), Nicholas DeSilvio ( R , Franklin Township , 2024), Denice DiCarlo (D, West Deptford Township , 2025) Deputy Director Jim Jefferson (D, Woodbury , 2026) and Christopher Konawel Jr. (R, Glassboro, 2024). Gloucester County's constitutional officers are: Clerk James N. Hogan (D, Franklin Township; 2027), Sheriff Jonathan M. Sammons (R, Elk Township ; 2024) and Surrogate Giuseppe "Joe" Chila (D, Woolwich Township ; 2028). As of March 2011, there were
539-528: A total of 10,760 registered voters in Franklin, of which 2,885 (26.8%) were registered as Democrats , 2,422 (22.5%) were registered as Republicans and 5,444 (50.6%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 9 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In the 2020 presidential election , Republican Donald Trump received 61.0% of the vote (5,947 cast), ahead of Democrat Joe Biden with 37.4% (3,644 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (149 votes) among
616-405: A turnout of 52.4%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 49.2% of the vote (2,445 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 40.2% (1,998 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 8.4% (417 votes) and other candidates with 0.7% (35 votes), among the 4,969 ballots cast by the township's 11,042 registered voters, yielding a 45.0% turnout. Franklin Township
693-691: A vote by the Franklin Township Board of Education in June 2010 requesting that the district withdraw from the Delsea Regional School District, which would require that the Delsea region be dissolved as about 80% of the regional district's students come from Franklin. With the withdrawal of Franklin Township, two options being considered were to either have Franklin and Elk Townships create a new regional district with Newfield students attending on
770-661: Is Benjamin C. Telsey. Gloucester County Courthouse is located in Woodbury. Gloucester County is part of the 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 1st congressional district is represented by Donald Norcross ( D , Camden ). For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew ( R , Dennis Township ). The 24 municipalities of Gloucester County are part of three legislative districts. Dave Bailey (D) Cody Miller (D) Bill Moen (D) The county leans toward
847-626: Is a township in Gloucester County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 16,380, a decrease of 440 (−2.6%) from the 2010 census count of 16,820, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,354 (+8.8%) from the 15,466 counted in the 2000 census . Franklin Township was formed as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on January 27, 1820, from portions of Greenwich Township and Woolwich Township . Parts of
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#1732859545727924-447: Is governed by a Board of County Commissioners and includes seven members who are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis in partisan elections, with either two or three seats coming up for election each November. At a reorganization meeting held each January, the Board selects a director and a deputy director from among the members. In 2017, commissioners, then called freeholders, were paid $ 16,908 annually and
1001-686: Is in Sewell in Gloucester County; it also operates two satellite campuses in Vineland and Millville , both in Cumberland County . School districts in Gloucester County include: Gloucester County has a vocational school, the Gloucester County Institute of Technology , a four-year vocational-technical high school in Deptford Township that serves students from across the county and
1078-647: Is located in Conrail 's South Jersey/Philadelphia Shared Assets Area, freight rail in the county travels along Penns Grove Secondary , the Salem Branch, and the Vineland Secondary. SMS Rail Lines handles interchanges with CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railway . The Port of Paulsboro is located on the Delaware River and Mantua Creek in and around Paulsboro in the county. Traditionally one of
1155-499: Is named after the city of Gloucester and county of Gloucestershire in England. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , as of the 2020 census, the county had a total area of 336.77 square miles (872.2 km ), of which 322.00 square miles (834.0 km ) was land (95.6%) and 14.77 square miles (38.3 km ) was water (4.4%). Gloucester County is largely comprised of low-lying rivers and coastal plains , stretching southeastward from
1232-514: Is open to visitors during daylight hours. The Whitall House may be visited during more limited hours. An annual reenactment of the battle takes place on the park grounds in October. In the early 1980s, a lifeguard was on duty and swimming was permitted in the Delaware River. Gloucester County, New Jersey Gloucester County ( / ˈ ɡ l ɒ s t ər / GLOST -ər ) is a county in
1309-558: Is part of the Gloucester County Vocational-Technical School District , located in Sewell . Gloucester County's 24 municipalities along with population, housing units and area from the 2010 U.S. census include: As of 2010 , the county had 1,698.59 miles (2,733.62 km) of roadways, 1,126.99 miles (1,813.71 km) of which is maintained by the local municipality, 406.47 miles (654.15 km) by Gloucester County, 145.11 miles (233.53 km) by
1386-611: Is part of the South Jersey region of the state. The county's largest municipality by population in 2020 was Washington Township , with a population of 48,677, while the largest municipality by area was Franklin Township , which covered 56.39 square miles (146.0 km ). The county is part of the Camden, New Jersey metropolitan division of both the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan statistical area , and
1463-599: Is part of the North-South Freeway, Route 45 , Route 47 , Route 55 , Route 77 , and Route 168 . Route 324 is located in Logan Township in the county. The three U.S. routes that traverse the county include: U.S. Route 130 in the northwest, U.S. Route 322 near the county's center, and U.S. Route 40 at the county's southern tip. The Commodore Barry Bridge crosses the Delaware River , carrying U.S. Route 322 between Chester, Pennsylvania and Logan Township in
1540-589: Is served by the Franklin Township Police Department, along with five volunteer fire companies and the County-run Emergency Medical Services. Serving are Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Company (founded 1949), Franklinville Volunteer Fire Company, Janvier Volunteer Fire Company (founded 1946), Malaga Volunteer Fire Company, Star Cross Volunteer Fire Company. Since 2017, Gloucester County EMS provides emergency medical services for
1617-455: The chevaux-de-frise river defenses of the Fort Mercer and Fort Mifflin system is displayed, along with various cannonballs recovered from the battlefield. Several monuments honor the combatants, including a memorial to the fallen Hessian leader, whose remains were buried on the grounds, and a 75-foot (23 m)-tall monument. The 1st Rhode Island Regiment (also known as Varnum's Regiment,
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#17328595457271694-530: The 2000 U.S. census there were 15,466 people, 5,225 households, and 4,190 families residing in the township. The population density was 276.1 inhabitants per square mile (106.6/km ). There were 5,461 housing units at an average density of 97.5 per square mile (37.6/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 90.22% White , 6.66% African American , 0.31% Native American , 0.41% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 1.25% from other races , and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.51% of
1771-466: The 2008 presidential election , Barack Obama carried Gloucester County by a 12.2% margin over John McCain , while Obama carried the state by 15.5% over McCain. In the 2012 election , Barack Obama carried Gloucester County by an even larger margin, even as his support declined nationwide. In 2016 , Donald Trump became the first Republican to win Gloucester County since 1988 , when George H. W. Bush won it and New Jersey's electoral votes as well,
1848-408: The 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 50.9% of the vote (3,782 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 47.8% (3,553 votes), and other candidates with 1.4% (101 votes), among the 7,492 ballots cast by the township's 11,180 registered voters (56 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 67.0%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 51.3% of
1925-606: The 2017 gubernatorial election . In the 2021 gubernatorial election , the county voted for Republican Jack Ciattarelli over the Democratic incumbent, Governor Phil Murphy, making it one of three counties that Ciattarelli flipped. Gloucester County is served by the Gloucester County Emergency Medical Services (GCEMS), the first county-based EMS agency in New Jersey, which provides emergency services to
2002-555: The 2024-2025 session , the 4th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Paul D. Moriarty ( D , Washington Township ) and in the General Assembly by Dan Hutchinson (D, Gloucester Township ) and Cody Miller (D, Monroe Township ). Gloucester County is governed by a board of county commissioners , whose seven members are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on
2079-606: The Buena Regional School District . Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Delsea Regional Middle School with 518 students in grades 7-8 and Delsea Regional High School with 1,074 students in grades 9-12. The seats on the high school district's nine-member board of education are allocated to the constituent municipalities based on population, with seven seats assigned to Franklin Township. The New Jersey Department of Education considered
2156-628: The County Sheriff , who is elected for a three-year term. Gloucester County's constitutional officers are: Gloucester County's prosecutor, appointed in March 2020, is Christine A. Hoffman. Along with Cumberland and Salem counties, Gloucester County is part of Vicinage 15 of the New Jersey Superior Court , which is based in Woodbury in Gloucester County; the assignment judge for the vicinage
2233-480: The Delaware River to the New Jersey Pine Barrens . The highest elevation in the county is a slight rise on County Road 654 southeast of Monroe Township that rises to approximately 180 feet (55 m) above sea level. The county's lowest elevation is at sea level on the Delaware River . Average temperatures in the county seat of Woodbury have ranged from a low of 26 °F (−3 °C) in January to
2310-472: The Democratic Party , though to a slightly lesser degree than the state of New Jersey as a whole. As of October 2021, there were a total of 230,545 registered voters in Gloucester County. Of these, 89,073 (38.6%) were registered as Democrats , 57,779 (25.1%) were registered as Republicans and 80,776 (35.0%) were registered as unaffiliated . There were 2,917 voters (1.3%) registered to other parties. In
2387-869: The New Jersey Department of Transportation , 2.22 miles (3.57 km) by the Delaware River Port Authority , 1.09 miles (1.75 km) by the South Jersey Transportation Authority , and 16.71 miles (26.89 km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority . Various county, state, U.S. routes, and interstates pass through the county. Major county highways include County Route 534 , County Route 536 , County Route 538 , County Route 544 , County Route 551 , County Route 553 , County Route 555 , and County Route 557 . State Routes include Route 41 , Route 42 , which
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2464-413: The U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 census , the county was the state's 14th-most populous county with a population of 302,294, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 14,006 (+4.9%) from the 288,288 counted in the 2010 census , which in turn represented an increase of 33,615 (+13.2%) from the 2000 census population of 254,673. Its county seat is Woodbury . The county
2541-413: The colonial era , Gloucester County's main industry sector was agriculture. Woodbury was the site of the county courthouse, the county jail, a Quaker meeting house that is still in existence, and an inn located on the current location of Woodbury Crossings. Due in part to the county's many creeks that lead to the Delaware River and Atlantic Ocean , smuggling was once common in the county. The county
2618-525: The 2nd Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 4th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew ( R , Dennis Township ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For
2695-501: The 564) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state. The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle. At an annual reorganization meeting,
2772-412: The 7,073 ballots cast by the township's 9,870 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 71.7. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 62.2% of the vote (1,138 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 37.0% (677 votes), and other candidates with 0.8% (14 votes), among the 1,915 ballots cast by the township's 3,654 registered voters (86 ballots were spoiled), for
2849-407: The 9,740 ballots cast by the township's 12,573 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.4%. In the 2016 presidential election , Republican Donald Trump received 58.8% of the vote (4,631 cast), ahead of Democrat Hillary Clinton with 37.4% (2,646 votes), and other candidates with 3.8% (591 votes) among the 7,868 ballots cast by the township's 11,750 registered voters, for a turnout of 67.0%. In
2926-581: The 9th Continental Regiment, the Black Regiment, the Rhode Island Regiment, and Olney's Battalion) fought with the Americans. The regiment included free African-Americans, enslaved people, and Native Americans. Masters of the enslaved people were to be paid fair market value for their slave upon completion of the war, at which time the enslaved person would be freed. There is a historical marker at
3003-578: The Avandale Park/Ride in Winslow Township ) routes. The Glassboro–Camden Line , a proposed 18-mile (28.97 km) diesel multiple unit (DMU) light rail system to connect with the River Line and PATCO Speedline in Camden , was initially anticipated to be in operation by 2019. However, a lack of an official sponsor and funding source have to date delayed the project. Gloucester County
3080-529: The Delaware Valley combined statistical area . Gloucester County borders Philadelphia , the nation's sixth-most populous city , to its northwest across the Delaware River . Atlantic City is 52 miles (84 km) to the county's southeast. Gloucester County and adjacent Salem County , also in South Jersey, have become an East Coast epicenter for logistics and warehouse construction. Woodbury ,
3157-599: The Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor. As of 2022 , the Franklin Township Committee is comprised of Mayor John "Jake" Bruno ( R , term on committee ends December 31, 2024; term as mayor ends 2022), Deputy Mayor David P. Deegan Jr. (R, term on committee and as deputy mayor ends 2022), Timothy Doyle (R, 2023), Heather Flaim (R, 2023) and Mary Petsch-Wilson (R, 2022). In January 2020, Timothy Doyle
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3234-401: The average family size was 3.29. In the township, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males. The median income for a household in
3311-447: The battle. Ann Cooper Whitall had remained in the house during the fighting and tended to the wounded, earning her the epithet "Heroine of Red Bank." Although much of the battlefield has eroded into the Delaware River, some portions of Fort Mercer (named after Brigadier General Hugh Mercer , killed at the Battle of Princeton on January 3, 1777.) remain. The prominent historical feature of
3388-557: The battlefield that tells the story of the African American, enslaved people, and Native Americans who fought alongside the Americans with the 1st Rhode Island Regiment. In June 2022 the remains of 13 Hessian soldiers were discovered in land purchased by Gloucester County in 2020 at the northern end of the historical park. They are being analyzed by the New Jersey State Police forensic lab. The 44-acre (180,000 m) park
3465-496: The county and Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal in Center City Philadelphia is available on the 313 and 315 routes. Additional public transportation in the county includes the 400 , 401 (from Salem ), 402 (from Pennsville Township ), 403 , 408 , 410 (from Bridgeton ), and 412 (from Sewell ) routes, and local service is available on the 455 ( Cherry Hill to Paulsboro ) and 463 (between Woodbury and
3542-685: The county seat, was founded in 1683 and is the county's oldest municipality. National Park in Gloucester County was the site of the American Revolutionary War 's Battle of Red Bank , where Fort Mercer once stood. It is now the site of Red Bank Battlefield Park in National Park. The remains of the Royal Navy 's HMS Augusta were laid in Red Bank Battlefield Park until they were later moved to Gloucester City . During
3619-551: The county. Interstate 295 is an interstate that runs through the county's northwest for about 14 miles (23 km). The New Jersey Turnpike passes through the county in the northwest and interchanges at Exit 2 in Woolwich Township in the county. The Atlantic City Expressway briefly passes through the county in Washington Township before ending at an interchange with Route 42 . NJ Transit bus service between
3696-672: The county. GCEMS administrative offices are located at the county's Emergency Response Center in Clayton . It was the winner of the 2010 Outstanding Public EMS Agency by the State of New Jersey. Gloucester County's special weapons and tactics (SWAT) unit includes police officers from Gloucester County and provides emergency services for SWAT-oriented scenarios, including barricaded and suicidal subjects, hostage rescues, high-risk warrant service, dignitary protection, and counterterrorism responses. In 2014, heroin overose rate in Gloucester County
3773-484: The county. The population density was 895.3 inhabitants per square mile (345.7/km ). There were 109,796 housing units at an average density of 341 per square mile (132/km ). The racial makeup was 83.56% (240,890) White , 10.06% (29,006) Black or African American , 0.17% (501) Native American , 2.64% (7,609) Asian , 0.03% (95) Pacific Islander , 1.41% (4,055) from other races , and 2.13% (6,132) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.76% (13,712) of
3850-485: The creation of neighboring Camden County . The county was named for the city of Gloucester and the county of Gloucestershire in the United Kingdom. As of the 2020 United States census , the county's population was 302,294, representing an increase of 14,006 (4.9%) from 288,288 enumerated in the 2010 U.S. census . The 2010 United States census counted 288,288 people, 104,271 households, and 75,805 families in
3927-560: The director was paid $ 17,908. As of 2024 , Gloucester County's Commissioners are (with terms for director and deputy director ending December 31): Pursuant to Article VII Section II of the Constitution of New Jersey , each county in New Jersey is required to have three elected administrative officials known as constitutional officers. These officials are the County Clerk and County Surrogate , both elected for five-year terms of office, and
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#17328595457274004-599: The earliest European settlements in New Jersey and were both part of the 17th century New Sweden colony. Gloucester County dates back to May 26, 1686, when courts were established separate from those in Burlington County . On May 17, 1694, the county was officially formed and its boundaries defined as part of West Jersey . Portions of Gloucester County were set off on February 7, 1837, to create Atlantic County . On March 13, 1844, its boundaries were again defined as part of
4081-407: The last time a Republican has done so. In 2020 , Democrat Joe Biden was declared victor in the county in the closest Democratic victory in the county in the last 30 years. In 2024 , Republican Donald Trump repeated his 2016 victory in the county by an even larger margin, beating Democrat Kamala Harris by 4,617 votes, the largest margin of victory for a Republican in the county since 1988 . On
4158-438: The municipalities of Clayton , Deptford Township , East Greenwich Township , Elk Township , Franklin Township , Glassboro , Greenwich Township , Harrison Township , Logan Township , Mantua Township , Monroe Township , National Park , Newfield , Paulsboro , Pitman , South Harrison Township , Swedesboro , Wenonah , West Deptford Township , Westville , Woolwich Township , Woodbury , and Woodbury Heights . GCEMS
4235-478: The municipality, 39.04 miles (62.83 km) by Gloucester County and 19.51 miles (31.40 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . U.S. Route 40 passes through the southern area while both Route 47 and the Route 55 pass through the western part of the township. The county roads that pass through Franklin Township include CR 538 , CR 555 , and CR 557 . NJ Transit provides bus service in
4312-444: The nation's busiest ports for marine transfer operations of petroleum products , the port is undergoing redevelopment as an adaptable omni port able to handle bulk , breakbulk cargo , and shipping containers . Studies completed in 2012 concluded that the port is well suited to become a center for the manufacture, assembly, and transport of wind turbines and platforms involved in wind power development. Gloucester County
4389-537: The park is the James and Ann Whitall House , located at the end of Hessian Avenue. It was built in 1748 by James Whitall Sr. and features Georgian architecture . The house was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) in 1936. This brick and stone house just outside the works of Fort Mercer, served as a hospital for some of the men wounded in the fighting. The house suffered damage during
4466-518: The park is the remains of the ditch which surrounded the now-gone earthworks. Around these works and along the riverbank are several period cannons, including four raised from the wrecks of the British man-of-war HMS Augusta and a British sloop, HMS Merlin . The three American cannons facing the Whitall House were found in 1935 buried on the site. Nearer to the Whitall House, a preserved section of
4543-433: The population were under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 31.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.0 years. For every 100 females, the population had 100.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 97.5 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that, in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars, median household income
4620-424: The population were under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.1 males. The Bureau of Economic Analysis calculated that the county's gross domestic product was $ 14.0 billion in 2021, which
4697-410: The population. There were 5,225 households, out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and
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#17328595457274774-417: The population. Of the 104,271 households, 33.4% had children under the age of 18; 55.6% were married couples living together; 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present and 27.3% were non-families. Of all households, 22% were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.2. 24.4% of
4851-418: The population. Of the 5,849 households, 33.6% had children under the age of 18; 61.5% were married couples living together; 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present and 22.0% were non-families. Of all households, 16.9% 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 2.87 and the average family size was 3.23. 24.0% of
4928-660: The school. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden operates St. Michael the Archangel Regional School in Clayton ; Nativity Church in Franklinville is one of the sending parishes. Our Lady of Mercy Academy is a college preparatory, all-girls Catholic high school founded in 1962 by the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy. As of May 2010 , the township had a total of 177.39 miles (285.48 km) of roadways, of which 118.84 miles (191.25 km) were maintained by
5005-406: The seat in a ruling in a case in which the local Democratic municipal committee claimed that it had submitted a list of three candidates to succeed Leopardi, which the township claims it never received. Flaim won a full three-year term in the November 2017 general election, while Democrat Charles F. Pluta was elected to serve the balance of Leopardi's term of office. Franklin Township is located in
5082-478: The state level, the county is far more competitive. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 47% of the vote, defeating Democrat Jon Corzine , who received around 43%. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 50,640 votes in the county (64.1%), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 27,060 votes (34.2%). However, Gloucester County narrowly opted for Democrat Phil Murphy over Republican Kim Guadagno in
5159-478: The township have been taken to form Clayton Township (February 5, 1858) and Newfield (March 8, 1924). The township was named for Benjamin Franklin . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 56.39 square miles (146.04 km ), including 55.83 square miles (144.60 km ) of land and 0.56 square miles (1.44 km ) of water (0.99%). Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within
5236-690: The township include Blue Bell, Downstown, Forest Grove. Franklinville , Fries Mills, Iona, Janvier, Lake, Malaga , Marsh Lake, Piney Hollow, Plainville, Star Cross, and Porchtown. The township borders the municipalities of Clayton , Elk Township , Monroe Township , and Newfield in Gloucester County; Buena and Buena Vista Township in Atlantic County ; Vineland in Cumberland County ; and Pittsgrove Township and Upper Pittsgrove Township in Salem County . The 2010 United States census counted 16,820 people, 5,849 households, and 4,562 families in
5313-470: The township was $ 55,169, and the median income for a family was $ 60,518. Males had a median income of $ 41,159 versus $ 27,538 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 20,277. About 3.5% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over. Franklin Township is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of
5390-473: The township. The population density was 300.9 inhabitants per square mile (116.2/km ). There were 6,104 housing units at an average density of 109.2 per square mile (42.2/km ). The racial makeup was 88.44% (14,876) White , 7.18% (1,208) Black or African American , 0.20% (34) Native American , 1.27% (213) Asian , 0.03% (5) Pacific Islander , 1.03% (174) from other races , and 1.84% (310) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.49% (755) of
5467-446: The vote (4,065 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 46.0% (3,646 votes) and other candidates with 1.7% (131 votes), among the 7,923 ballots cast by the township's 11,085 registered voters, for a turnout of 71.5%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 49.5% of the vote (3,503 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 48.7% (3,443 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (92 votes), among
5544-534: The whole township, after the governing body questioned the ability of the Township of Franklin Ambulance Corps to respond to calls with volunteers. Franklin Township Public Schools serve students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade . As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 1,338 students and 116.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for
5621-425: Was $ 74,327 with a margin of error of +/− $ 6,247, and median family income was $ 80,667 (+/− $ 7,344). Males had a median income of $ 51,425 (+/− $ 3,105) versus $ 42,297 (+/− $ 2,605) for females. The per capita income for Franklin Township was $ 32,141 (+/− $ 3,019). About 4.7% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over. As of
5698-434: Was 17.3 deaths per 100,000 people, the fourth-highest rate in New Jersey and nearly seven times the national average. The Gloucester County Historical Society, founded in 1903, maintains a collection of materials and artifacts related to the history of South Jersey . Hunter–Lawrence–Jessup House in Woodbury displays many of these artifacts. Franklin Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey Franklin Township
5775-565: Was chosen from three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2020 that had been held by Leah Vasallo until she resigned from office the previous month. Republican Heather Flaim was appointed to fill the seat expiring in December 2018 that became vacant following the death of Ed Leopardi in September 2016; a judge ruled in May 2017 that Flaim could take
5852-676: Was launched in September 2007 with the goal of providing emergency medical services to county residents within nine minutes from the time of dispatch 90 percent of the time, which is considered to be the gold standard in EMS services. The program currently has 15 ambulances in service around the clock and four power shift ambulances on duty from 8am to 8pm seven days a week. GCEMS operates three Quick Response Vehicles (QRV) units that based in West Deptford Township, Newfield, and South Harrison Township. The department operates from 19 stations throughout
5929-466: Was ranked 14th in the state and was a 2.8% increase from the prior year. Rowan University in Glassboro is a public university that was founded in 1923 on a 25-acre (10 ha) site donated by the borough. Rowan College of South Jersey is the county college for Gloucester County. It was established in 1966 as Gloucester County College and opened to students two years later in 1968. Its main campus
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