Learning All About Rosedale, NJ

The following article highlights the neighborhood and has been provided by the car accident lawyers in Rosedale, NJ, at Garden State Justice Group.

Rosedale

The neighborhood of Rosedale is situated in the Pennsauken Township within Camden County, New Jersey. The community shares borders with Dudley, Stockton, Beidman, and East Camden. North 36th Street and Westfield Avenue are the main roadways traveling through the community. Other roadways include Pleasant Street, Saunders Street, and Beideman Avenue. 

History

The Lenni Lenape Native American tribes once inhabited the greater area. They utilized the resources by the Delaware River and the Cooper River. William Penn, the prominent land-owning Quaker, received the area in his land grant. Names of some of the towns, such as Pennsauken Township, garnered their names from the mix of the Native American languages and in homage to Penn.

Historical Landmarks

The Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church, now located on Westfield Avenue, was originally formed in 1813 in Camden on Moorestown Road. However, after many years and attendance dwindling, the congregation voted to move the church to its current site on Westfield in 1893. Several updates and renovations were made to the building in 1904, including:

• painting
• new carpet
• gas and electric lights
• frescoing

Neighborhood

Along Westfield Avenue, residents can find many options for dining, including:

• Fresh2go
• Freddy's Restaurant
• Bahn Beo Lady
• Tacos Tortas
• Fuego Sazon

Education

Children in the neighborhood can attend the public schools within Camden City School District, such as:

• Harry C. Sharp Elementary School - located on North 32nd Street 
• Henry Davis Elementary School - located on Cramer Street
• Woodrow Wilson High School - located on Federal Street

Other schools parents can enroll their children in include:

• Katz-Dalsey Academy Charter School - located on Pleasant Street
• Mastery Schools of Camden-East Camden Middle - located on Stevens Street
• Mastery Schools of Camden McGraw Elementary - located on Fremont Avenue

Demographics

The community is home to 5,540 residents, of which 29.9% were born outside of the United States. The community can be broken down as the following by race:

• 3.6% white
• 59.4% Hispanic or Latino
• 15.3% African American
• 11.7% Asian
• 3.2% two or more races
• 6.8% other races

The median income per household in 2019 was $45,098. The workforce has a mix of occupations, including:

• 30.3% sales and service jobs
• 25.9% manufacturing and laborer professions
• 25.1% clerical, assistant, and tech support occupations
• 18.7% executive, management, and professional positions

For more information on the history of the greater area, keep reading: The History of Merchantville, NJ

Our Local Office

The Rosedale, NJ, car accident lawyers at Garden State Justice Group can guide injured drivers through the legal process to getting the financial compensation they deserve. Call to schedule a free no-obligation case review and explore your legal rights after an auto accident.

Garden State Justice Group
403 NJ-70 3rd Fl
Cherry Hill, NJ, US
(856) 272-7895