Delmont, New Jersey facts for kids
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Delmont, New Jersey
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 Delmont, New Jersey
Location in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Delmont, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Delmont, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Cumberland |
| Township | Maurice River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.08 sq mi (2.80 km2) |
| • Land | 1.08 sq mi (2.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 122 |
| • Density | 113.07/sq mi (43.64/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
08314
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| FIPS code | 34-17410 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806070 |
Delmont is a small community in the state of New Jersey, USA. It is located within Maurice River Township in Cumberland County. Delmont is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau defines it for gathering population data. In the 2020 census, Delmont had a population of 122 people. The area uses the United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08314.
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Delmont's History
Delmont was first settled by Europeans in 1770. For many years, until 1891, the community was called Ewings Neck. The Ewing family was one of the first families to live there. The word "neck" was often used to describe a piece of higher land surrounded by marshy, low areas.
A large state facility, the New Jersey Department of Corrections Southern State Correctional Facility, is located in the Delmont area.
Population Facts
The population of Delmont was counted in the 2020 United States census. At that time, 122 people lived in the area.
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| 2020 | 122 | — | |
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Historic Buildings and Places
Delmont has several interesting old buildings that tell its story.
Delmont's Post Office
The post office in Delmont was first opened in 1851. In the early days, mail arrived by stagecoach. Later, after the Cape May and Millville Railroad started running in 1863, trains brought the mail.
Early Churches and Schools
Delmont's very first church was a simple wooden building with just one room. This building also served as the village's first school. It was a place for both worship and learning.
United Methodist Church
The current Delmont United Methodist Church was built in 1872. This old building received important updates and repairs in the fall of 2010. Many people from the church and local businesses gave money to help with these renovations.
Delmont School
A two-story wooden school building, known as Delmont School, was built in 1887. This school was used for many years. However, it was taken down in the summer of 2006. This was done to create space for the town's first park.
