Clarksboro, New Jersey facts for kids
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Clarksboro, New Jersey
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 Clarksboro, New Jersey
Location in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Clarksboro, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Clarksboro, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Gloucester |
| Township | East Greenwich |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| ZIP code |
08020
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| GNIS feature ID | 0875467 |
Clarksboro is a small, historic community in the state of New Jersey, United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it is a recognized place but does not have its own separate local government. Clarksboro is part of East Greenwich Township in Gloucester County.
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Education in Clarksboro
Students in Clarksboro attend public schools based on their grade level.
Public Schools
- The East Greenwich Township School District serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade.
- Older students, from 7th to 12th grade, attend schools within the Kingsway Regional School District.
Private Schools
- Guardian Angels Regional School is a private K-8 school. It is run by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden.
- The school has two campuses. Its PreK-3 campus is in Gibbstown. The campus for grades 4-8 is located in Paulsboro.
Famous People from Clarksboro
Many interesting people have connections to Clarksboro. They were either born there, lived there, or had strong ties to the community.
- Danielson (1995–present): This is a family indie rock band.
- Rachel Davis DuBois (1892–1993): She was an important educator and human rights activist. She helped create new ways of teaching about different cultures.
- George Gill Green (1842–1925): He was known for making and selling patent medicines.
- Amos J. Peaslee (1887–1969): He was a politician and diplomat. He even served as the United States Ambassador to Australia.
- Hardy Richardson (1855-1931): He was a professional baseball player in Major League Baseball.
Places to Visit in Clarksboro
Clarksboro has a few notable spots that are worth knowing about.
- Eglington Cemetery: This is a historic cemetery in the area.
- Hollingshead Airport: A small airport located near Clarksboro.
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