Moorestown, New Jersey

Moorestown, New Jersey is a township in Burlington County, New Jersey, located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is home to notable residents such as Kellyanne Conway, Alfred E. Driscoll, and Chris Gheysens. The township is situated near the Delaware River and is close to the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295 (New Jersey). Moorestown is also near the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and the Fort Dix military base, and is home to the Moorestown Mall and the Moorestown Community House.

Geography

Moorestown is located in the Delaware Valley region of New Jersey, near the cities of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, and Maple Shade, New Jersey. The township is bordered by the Pennsauken Creek and the Rancocas Creek, and is close to the Wharton State Forest and the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest. Moorestown is also near the Rancocas State Park and the Timber Creek Park, and is home to the Moorestown Township Public Schools and the Perkins Center for the Arts. The township is situated near the New Jersey Route 38 and the New Jersey Route 73, and is close to the Garden State Parkway and the Atlantic City Expressway.

History

Moorestown was founded in 1682 by Quakers from England, including John Rodman and Thomas Budd, and was named after Thomas Moore, an early settler. The township was part of the West Jersey colony and was later incorporated into the Province of New Jersey. During the American Revolutionary War, Moorestown was a key location for the Continental Army, with notable figures such as George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette visiting the area. The township is also home to the Moorestown Friends School, which was founded in 1785 by the Society of Friends, and is near the Burlington County Historical Society and the New Jersey State Museum.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Moorestown was approximately 20,728, with a diverse range of residents, including African Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanic and Latino Americans. The township is home to a number of notable residents, including Tasha Smith, Terrell Owens, and Mike Trout, and is near the Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and the Rowan University. Moorestown is also close to the Cooper University Hospital and the Virtua Health system, and is home to the Moorestown Township Council and the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

Economy

The economy of Moorestown is driven by a mix of industries, including healthcare, technology, and retail. The township is home to a number of major employers, including Lockheed Martin, Comcast, and Wawa Inc., and is near the Philadelphia Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. Moorestown is also close to the Port of Camden and the Port of Philadelphia, and is home to the Moorestown Business Association and the Burlington County Chamber of Commerce. The township is situated near the New Jersey Transit system, which provides access to New York City and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is close to the Philadelphia International Airport and the Atlantic City International Airport.

Education

Moorestown is served by the Moorestown Township Public Schools district, which includes Moorestown High School, William Allen Middle School, and several elementary schools. The township is also home to the Moorestown Friends School, a private Quaker school, and is near the Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and the Rowan University. Moorestown is close to the University of Pennsylvania and the Drexel University, and is home to the Perkins Center for the Arts and the Moorestown Library.

Transportation

Moorestown is located near several major highways, including the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 295 (New Jersey), and the Garden State Parkway. The township is also served by the New Jersey Transit system, which provides access to New York City and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Moorestown is close to the Philadelphia International Airport and the Atlantic City International Airport, and is home to the Moorestown Township Municipal Airport. The township is situated near the Delaware River and the Rancocas Creek, and is close to the Port of Camden and the Port of Philadelphia. Moorestown is also near the Burlington County Bridge Commission and the Delaware River Port Authority. Category:Townships in New Jersey