Browns Mills Junction, New Jersey facts for kids
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Browns Mills Junction, New Jersey
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Site of the crossing of the PRR and Junction Road (CR 645)
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 Browns Mills Junction, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Browns Mills Junction, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Browns Mills Junction, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | Pemberton |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 874982 |
Browns Mills Junction is a small, quiet place in New Jersey, USA. It's not a big city or town, but an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes that are part of a larger area called Pemberton Township. It's located in Burlington County.
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Discovering Browns Mills Junction
Browns Mills Junction is a unique spot, mostly known for its history with trains. It's a peaceful area with a few houses, surrounded by lots of trees.
Where is Browns Mills Junction?
This community is found in Pemberton Township, which is in Burlington County, New Jersey. It's about 1.6 miles (2.6 km) southwest of the center of Browns Mills. You can find it where two roads, Junction Road and Mount Misery Road, meet. These roads are also part of County Route 645.
A Bit of History: The Railroad Connection
Long ago, Browns Mills Junction was an important spot for trains. It was where the Philadelphia and Long Branch Railway crossed Junction Road. This railway later became part of the famous Pennsylvania Railroad.
There was even a train station here called Browns Mills in-the-Pines. A short "branch line" connected the main railway to the nearby town of Browns Mills. This made it easier for people and goods to travel to and from Browns Mills.
Nature Around Browns Mills Junction
Today, Browns Mills Junction is a very forested area. It's part of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. This is a huge, unique forest region in New Jersey, known for its sandy soil and pine trees. It's a great place for nature lovers!
