Almonesson, New Jersey facts for kids
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Almonesson, New Jersey
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 Almonesson, New Jersey
Location in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Almonesson, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Almonesson, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Gloucester |
| Township | Deptford |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 874314 |
Almonesson is an unincorporated community located within Deptford Township, Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. This means it is a recognized place that is part of a larger township. It does not have its own separate local government.
Discover Almonesson
Almonesson is a community found in the southern part of New Jersey. It is part of Deptford Township. You can easily reach Almonesson by several major roads. These include Route 41, Route 42, and Route 55. Also, County Route 534 and County Route 544 pass nearby. The Deptford Mall, a popular shopping center, is located just north of the community's center.
Almonesson Lake
A large lake called Almonesson Lake is a key feature of the community. In the past, this lake was very important. During the winter, it would freeze over. People would then harvest large amounts of ice from the lake. This ice was used for cooling and preservation before refrigerators were common.
What's in a Name?
The name "Almonesson" has an interesting origin. It comes from a Native American language. The name means "young fox place." This suggests that young foxes might have been common in the area long ago.
Notable People
Some famous people have connections to Almonesson. They were either born there, lived there, or had strong ties to the community.
- Mel Sheppard (1883–1942) was a talented athlete. He won four gold medals in running at the 1908 Summer Olympics and the 1912 Summer Olympics.
