Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Cherry Hill, New Jersey
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Name	Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Settlement type	Township

Cherry Hill, New Jersey is a township located in Camden County, New Jersey, within the Delaware Valley region, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The township is home to several major corporations, including TD Bank, N.A., Voorhees Township, New Jersey-based Virtua Health, and Marlton, New Jersey-based The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey-affiliated Rowan University-partnered Rowan College at Burlington County. Cherry Hill is situated near the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 295 (New Jersey), and U.S. Route 30 in New Jersey, making it an attractive location for businesses and residential areas, including the nearby Haddonfield, New Jersey and Moorestown, New Jersey.

Geography

Cherry Hill is located in the Cooper River watershed, near the Pennsauken Creek and Newton Creek (New Jersey), and is bordered by Voorhees Township, New Jersey, Evesham Township, New Jersey, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, and Pennsauken Township, New Jersey. The township has a total area of 24.24 square miles, with a mix of urban, suburban, and rural landscapes, similar to neighboring Medford, New Jersey and Marlton, New Jersey. Cherry Hill is also close to the Wharton State Forest, Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, and the Delaware River, which forms the border between New Jersey and Pennsylvania, near Trenton, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The township's geography is similar to other nearby municipalities, including Hainesport Township, New Jersey and Lumberton, New Jersey.

History

The area now known as Cherry Hill was originally settled by the Lenape Native American tribe, who were later displaced by European colonizers, including Swedish and Dutch settlers, who established the New Sweden colony, near Fort Christina and New Amsterdam. The township was officially formed on February 25, 1844, from portions of Waterford Township, New Jersey and Gloucester Township, New Jersey, and was named after the cherry trees that grew in the area, similar to the nearby Cherry Valley, New Jersey. Cherry Hill played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War, with the Battle of Red Bank taking place nearby, involving Fort Mercer and the Hessian (soldier) forces, as well as the Battle of Gloucester and the Battle of Trenton. The township is also home to several historic sites, including the Barclay Farmstead Museum, which showcases the history of the area, including the Camden and Amboy Railroad and the United States Postal Service.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, the township's population was 74,553, with a diverse mix of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, including Italian-American, Irish-American, and Asian-American communities, similar to nearby Collingswood, New Jersey and Haddon Township, New Jersey. The median household income in Cherry Hill is around $83,000, with a range of income levels, from affordable housing to luxury developments, including the nearby Moorestown Mall and Voorhees Town Center. The township is also home to a significant Jewish population, with several synagogues, including the Congregation M'kor Shalom and the Adath Emanu-El.

Economy

Cherry Hill has a strong and diverse economy, with major industries including healthcare, technology, and retail, with companies such as Lockheed Martin, Comcast, and Walmart having a presence in the area, as well as nearby Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based University of Pennsylvania Health System and Drexel University. The township is also home to several major shopping centers, including the Cherry Hill Mall and the Garden State Park shopping center, which attract visitors from throughout the Delaware Valley region, including Pennsylvania and New York. Cherry Hill is also close to the Port of Camden and the Port of Philadelphia, making it an important location for trade and commerce, with companies such as Maersk and COSCO Shipping operating in the area.

Education

Cherry Hill is served by the Cherry Hill Public Schools district, which operates several elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools, including Cherry Hill High School East and Cherry Hill High School West, as well as the nearby Camden County College and Rowan University. The township is also home to several private schools, including the Camden Catholic High School and the Bishop Eustace Preparatory School, as well as the nearby Haddonfield, New Jersey-based Haddonfield Memorial High School and Moorestown, New Jersey-based Moorestown High School. Cherry Hill is also close to several major universitys, including Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and University of Pennsylvania, as well as the nearby Princeton University and Drexel University.

Transportation

Cherry Hill has a well-developed transportation system, with several major highways, including the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 295 (New Jersey), and U.S. Route 30 in New Jersey, as well as nearby Interstate 76 (Pennsylvania) and U.S. Route 1 in Pennsylvania. The township is also served by the PATCO Speedline and the New Jersey Transit bus system, which provide connections to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and other nearby cities, including Trenton, New Jersey and Atlantic City, New Jersey. Cherry Hill is also close to several major airports, including the Philadelphia International Airport and the Atlantic City International Airport, as well as the nearby Trenton-Mercer Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport. The township's transportation system is similar to that of nearby Mount Laurel, New Jersey and Marlton, New Jersey.

Category:Townships in New Jersey