Centerton, Salem County, New Jersey facts for kids
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Centerton, New Jersey
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 Centerton, New Jersey
Location in Salem County, New Jersey
Centerton, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Centerton, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Salem |
| Township | Pittsgrove |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 856 |
| GNIS feature ID | 875333 |
Centerton is a small community located in Pittsgrove Township. It's part of Salem County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. An unincorporated community means it's a recognized place, but it doesn't have its own separate local government.
Centerton is easy to reach by car. County Route 540 is a main road that runs through the community. You can also get close to Centerton using Route 55, by taking exit 45. Centerton is about 5 miles (8 km) west of Vineland.
One of the most famous spots in Centerton is the historic Centerton Inn. This old building was finished around 1706. There's a fun rumor that George Washington himself might have stayed there!
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Staying Safe in Centerton
Keeping the community safe is very important. Here's how public safety works in Centerton.
Police Services
The local police services for Centerton are provided by the New Jersey State Police. They help keep the peace and respond to emergencies in the area.
Fire Department
Centerton has its own fire department called the Centerton Fire Company. This team of firefighters helps protect the community from fires and other emergencies. Their work is managed by the Pittsgrove Township Board of Fire Commissioner's District 3. This is one of three fire districts that serve Pittsgrove Township.
Interesting People from Centerton
Centerton has been home to some notable individuals. These are people who were born in, lived in, or had strong connections to the community.
- Thomas Whitaker Trenchard (1863-1942) was a well-known lawyer. He served as a Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court for many years, from 1906 to 1941. He was an important judge in many significant cases during his time on the court.
