The personal injury lawyers in Washington Township, NJ, at Garden State Justice Group would like to share some interesting facts about the township and its history.
The township is located in the eastern section of Gloucester County in the state of New Jersey. Pitman and Sewell are the neighboring towns to the west of the township. Erial and Sicklerville are to the east. The main roadways in the neighborhood include Greentree Road, Egg Harbor Road, Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, and the Atlantic City Expressway that travels along the eastern edge. The town consists of 13,792 acres, of which 128 acres are water, such as Kandle Lake, Bells Lake, and Grenlock Lake.
Grenloch Terrace is the township's oldest community and is located in the northeastern corner along Grenloch Lake. Before the European's settled in the area, it was home to the Lenni Lenape Native American Indian tribes. During this time, the area was a village called Tetamekon. As many as twenty Native American encampments were located throughout the township.
The neighborhood is home to the Olde Stone House Historic Village, located off Egg Harbor Road. The home was built around 17 and belonged to George Jr. and Sarah Morgan and was one of the initial farmhouses built in the area before it began developing into the residential community it is now. The area is also home to four other historical buildings that were moved in order to preserve them; they include the following:
The neighborhood offers its townspeople many amenities such as the following:
The area also is host to many beautiful parks such as:
The population for the township was 48,559 and consisted of 17,287 households and 13,328 families, according to the 2010 census. The racial makeup of the town's residents was the following:
Per the 2010 census, the median income per household in the area was $79,017, with a margin of error of $3,281. This was an increase from $66,546 in 2000. The breakdown of the occupations held by the employed residents was the following:
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If you have suffered an injury due to negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills and much more. Let our experienced Washington Township, NJ personal injury lawyers at Garden State Justice Group represent your case to get you the compensation you deserve. Schedule a free no-obligation consultation today.
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