Croxton, Jersey City facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Croxton
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Truck and auto entrance to Croxton Yard on County Road in Jersey City
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 Croxton
Location in Hudson County, New Jersey
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Hudson |
| City | Jersey City |
| Area code(s) | 201 |
| GNIS feature ID | 882889 |
Croxton is a small area in Jersey City, located in the New Jersey Meadowlands part of Hudson County, New Jersey. It's not a separate town, but rather a section of Jersey City. Croxton is mostly known for its large train yard, which is a very busy place for moving goods.
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Where is Croxton Located?
Croxton is bordered by Secaucus near Penhorn Creek. To the south, you'll find the Hackensack River and the Marion Section. To the east are major roads like Truck 1-9 and the Western Slope area.
Nearby Rail Yards
Croxton is close to the North Bergen Yard. Both Croxton Yard and North Bergen Yard are important parts of the North Jersey Shared Assets Area. Croxton Yard is officially called the North Jersey Intermodal Terminal. This means it's a place where goods can be switched between different types of transportation, like trains and trucks.
The Famous Croxton Yard
The area gets its informal name, Croxton, from the large train yard within it. This yard is part of the Norfolk Southern Freight Line. A lot of the land in Croxton is covered by train tracks. These tracks are used by New Jersey Transit for commuter trains and also by freight trains carrying goods.
No Passenger Stations
Even though many train lines run through Croxton, there are no passenger train stations directly in the area. However, a big train station called Secaucus Junction is very close by.
Important Mail Facility
Croxton is also home to a very large mail facility. This is the Metropolitan Bulk Mail Facility, which handles a huge amount of mail for both New York and New Jersey.
Major Roads in Croxton
The main road that goes through Croxton is County Road. This road connects the Jersey City Heights area with Secaucus. In 2005, a new exit (Exit 15X) was opened on the New Jersey Turnpike. This exit helps people get to the Secaucus Junction train station. The road to the station is quite large and stands out in the landscape.
How Croxton Got Its Name
The name Croxton was given to the railroad yard after a man named Philip Croxton. He was the traffic manager for a company called Lorillard Tobacco Company. During his time, this company opened a factory nearby in the Marion Section.
Getting Around Croxton
If you need to travel by bus, New Jersey Transit bus route #2 goes along County Avenue. This bus route connects Secaucus Junction to Journal Square, which is a busy transportation hub in Jersey City.
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Croxton across Penhorn Creek
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Metropolitan Bulk Mail Facility
