Arneys Mount, New Jersey facts for kids
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Arneys Mount, New Jersey
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Arney's Mount Friends Meetinghouse and Burial Ground, listed on the NRHP
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 Arneys Mount, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Arneys Mount, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Arneys Mount, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | Springfield |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 874380 |
Arneys Mount is a small community located in Springfield Township. This area is part of Burlington County in the state of New Jersey, USA. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government. Instead, they are part of a larger township.
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What is Arneys Mount?
Arneys Mount is not a city or a town with its own mayor or town council. It's a smaller area within a larger township. This means that the local services, like police and fire departments, are managed by Springfield Township.
The Highest Point in Burlington County
One interesting fact about Arneys Mount is that it shares its name with a nearby hill. This hill, also called Arneys Mount, is the highest natural point in all of Burlington County. It stands at about 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. Imagine being at the top and looking out over the county!
Historic Meetinghouse and Burial Ground
Arneys Mount is also home to a special historic place called the Arney's Mount Friends Meetinghouse and Burial Ground. This building is very old and has a lot of history.
Preserving History: National Register of Historic Places
In 1973, the Arney's Mount Friends Meetinghouse and Burial Ground was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list kept by the United States government. When a place is on this list, it means it's important to the history of the country. It also helps protect the site so it can be preserved for future generations to learn from and enjoy.
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