Winslow Township, New Jersey facts for kids

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Township
Train at Winslow Junction
Seal
Location of Winslow Township in Camden County highlighted in red.
Census Bureau map of Winslow Township, New Jersey
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Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Camden
Incorporated	November 26, 1867
Named for	Edward Winslow Coffin
Government
• Type	Township
• Body	Township Committee
Area
• Total	58.25 sq mi (150.87 km2)
• Land	57.42 sq mi (148.71 km2)
• Water	0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2)  1.43%
Area rank	24th of 565 in state 1st of 37 in county
Elevation	135 ft (41 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	39,907
• Estimate  (2023)	40,047
• Rank	60th of 565 in state 4th of 37 in county
• Density	695.0/sq mi (268.3/km2)
• Density rank	421st of 565 in state 34th of 37 in county
Time zone	UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code	08095
Area code(s)	609, 856
FIPS code	3400781740
GNIS feature ID	0882150
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Winslow Township is a township in Camden County, New Jersey. A township is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 39,907 people lived here. This was a small increase from 2010.

Winslow Township became an official township on March 8, 1845. It was created from parts of Gloucester Township. Later, some of its land was used to form Chesilhurst in 1867. In 1950, Winslow Township gained a small part of Monroe Township. Winslow Township is part of South Jersey. It is also part of the larger Philadelphia area, which includes cities in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland.

History of Winslow Township

Winslow Township is the largest town in Camden County, covering about 58 square miles. It was named after Edward Winslow Coffin. He was the youngest son of William Coffin Sr., who owned a glass factory in the 1800s. William Coffin Sr. and his son-in-law built the Winslow Glass Works in a thick pine forest.

The first meeting for Winslow Township was held in 1845. It took place at Josiah Albertson's Blue Anchor Inn. In its early days, Winslow was known for making glass. This was because the township had lots of wood, clay, and sand. These materials are important for making glass. However, by the early 1900s, the glass industry in Winslow ended.

Winslow's population grew slowly until the 1970s. Most people living there were farmers. In 1965, the Atlantic City Expressway was finished. This highway made it easier to get to Winslow. Developers started building many homes, especially in the Sicklerville area. Because of this, Winslow's population almost doubled between 1970 and 1980.

Today, about 80% of Winslow Township is part of the Pinelands National Reserve. This means that new building is limited. However, farming areas still exist in Winslow. The township uses two different phone area codes, 856 and 609. This happened when the 609 area code was split in 1999.

Important Places in Winslow

• St Lucy's Roman Catholic Church: This church became a parish in 1961.
• Bates Mills Cemetery: This old cemetery is in Blue Anchor. You can see very old gravestones there.
• Pinelands National Reserve: A large protected natural area.
• Winslow Crossing: A housing development built by Levitt & Sons in the 1970s.
• Winslow Community Church: A Lutheran church that opened in 1972.

Winslow Township Timeline

• 1845: Winslow Township is officially created.
• 1920: Albion School is built.
• 1923: Sicklerville School is built.
• 1925: St. Lucys Roman Catholic Church starts as a mission.
• 1928: Blue Anchor and Tansboro Schools are built.
• 1940: Dunbarton and North Tansboro Schools are closed and sold.
• 1955: A hospital is opened at Ancora.

Geography of Winslow Township

Winslow Township covers about 58.25 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

Communities in Winslow

Many smaller communities and places are located within Winslow Township. Some of these include:

• Albion
• Ancora
• Braddock
• Blue Anchor
• Cedar Brook
• Dicktown
• Elm
• Florence
• New Freedom
• Pen Byrn
• Sicklertown
• Sicklerville
• Spring Garden
• Tansboro
• Waterford
• Waterford Works
• West Atco
• Williamstown
• Winslow Junction
• Winslow Village

The Blue Hole

The Blue Hole is a unique body of water in the woods. It is known for its clear blue color and cold water, even in summer. It has very steep sides and is about 70 feet deep. Some local legends say it's a place where the Jersey Devil might be found.

Neighboring Towns

Winslow Township shares borders with several other towns and counties:

• In Camden County: Berlin Borough, Chesilhurst, Gloucester Township, Pine Hill, and Waterford Township.
• In Atlantic County: Folsom and Hammonton.
• In Gloucester County: Monroe Township and Washington Township.

Population and People

In 2010, there were 39,499 people living in Winslow Township. The population was made up of different groups:

• About 54% were White.
• About 36% were Black or African American.
• About 3% were Asian.
• About 8% were Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Winslow Township in 2010 was about 37 years old. About 25% of the population was under 18 years old.

Education in Winslow Township

The Winslow Township School District serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district has eight schools:

• Four elementary schools for grades Pre-K to 3.
• Two upper elementary schools for grades 4 to 6.
• One middle school for grades 7 to 8.
• One high school, Winslow Township High School, for grades 9 to 12.

The school district was formed in 1998. Students from Chesilhurst also attend schools in Winslow Township. This is part of a special agreement between the two school districts.

Transportation in Winslow Township

The eastbound Atlantic City Expressway in Winslow Township

Winslow Township has many roads. As of 2010, there were over 245 miles of roads. The township maintains most of these roads.

Major Roads and Highways

The most important road is the Atlantic City Expressway. It runs through the southwestern part of Winslow Township. There are four exits for Winslow on this expressway. Other major roads include U.S. Route 30, Route 73, and Route 143.

Public Transportation

NJ Transit offers bus services in Winslow Township. These buses connect Winslow to other places like Philadelphia and Atlantic City. There are also local bus routes. A "Park and Ride" lot is available for bus passengers. It has 322 parking spots.

Fun and Recreation

Great Times Day Camp is a summer camp for kids and teens. It is located in the Waterford Works area of the township. The camp opened in 1976 and is next to Hobb Lake.

Wineries

Winslow Township is home to two wineries:

• Amalthea Cellars
• Sharrott Winery

Famous People from Winslow Township

Many notable people have lived in or are from Winslow Township:

• Quinton Alston (born 1993), a football linebacker.
• Bill Belton (born 1992), a running back in football.
• Jessica Boyington (born 1985), Miss New Jersey USA 2006 and a TV news person.
• Jordan Burroughs (born 1988), an Olympic Gold Medal wrestler.
• Lee DeRamus (born 1972), a former wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints.
• Shonn Greene (born 1985), a running back for the Tennessee Titans.
• Kyle Hines (born 1986), a professional basketball player.
• Tziarra King (born 1998), a professional soccer player.
• Mike Rozier (born 1961), a Heisman Trophy-winning football running back.
• Hakeem Valles (born 1992), a tight end for the Arizona Cardinals.

Images for kids

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  Train at Winslow Junction

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  Seal of Winslow Township

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  Location of Winslow Township in Camden County

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  Census Bureau map of Winslow Township

See also

In Spanish: Municipio de Winslow (Nueva Jersey) para niños