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East Spotswood, New Jersey
Railroad crossing Main Street near East Spotswood Park
Railroad crossing Main Street near East Spotswood Park
East Spotswood, New Jersey is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey
East Spotswood, New Jersey
East Spotswood, New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
East Spotswood, New Jersey is located in New Jersey
East Spotswood, New Jersey
East Spotswood, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
East Spotswood, New Jersey is located in the United States
East Spotswood, New Jersey
East Spotswood, New Jersey
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  New Jersey
County Middlesex
Borough Spotswood
Elevation
13 ft (4 m)
GNIS feature ID 876069

East Spotswood is a small community located in Spotswood, a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a part of a larger town but doesn't have its own separate local government.

East Spotswood: A Community in New Jersey

East Spotswood is a quiet area within the borough of Spotswood. It's a place where people live and enjoy local parks. The community is part of Middlesex County, which is in the central part of New Jersey.

What Makes East Spotswood Special?

One of the main features of East Spotswood is its local park. Spotswood's East Spotswood Park is a great spot for outdoor activities. You can find a trackside memorial there as well. This memorial remembers the old Camden and Amboy Railroad.

A Look Back: Railroad History

East Spotswood has a cool connection to history. It used to have a train station! This station served both passengers and freight. It was part of the Pennsylvania Railroad, which was a very important train line.

The Railroad's Past

The train tracks still run through the community today. These tracks were once used by the United New Jersey Railroad and Canal Company. This company was a part of the larger Pennsylvania Railroad system. The old station helped connect East Spotswood to other places.

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