Evesham Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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Evesham Township, New Jersey
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Thomas Hollinshead House in Marlton
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Location of Evesham Township in Burlington County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Burlington County in New Jersey highlighted in red (lower left).
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Census Bureau map of Evesham Township, New Jersey
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 Evesham Township, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Evesham Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Evesham Township, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County |  Burlington |
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| Formed | November 6, 1688 | |
| Incorporated | February 21, 1798 | |
| Named for | Evesham, Worcestershire or settler Thomas Eves |
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| Government | ||
| • Type | Faulkner Act (council–manager) | |
| • Body | Township Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 29.59 sq mi (76.62 km2) | |
| • Land | 29.16 sq mi (75.51 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) 1.45% | |
| Area rank | 91st of 565 in state 9th of 40 in county |
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| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 46,826 | |
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48,441 | |
| • Rank | 44th of 565 in state 1st of 40 in county |
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| • Density | 1,606.1/sq mi (620.1/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 328th of 565 in state 19th of 40 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08053 – Marlton
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| Area code | 856 exchanges: 396, 424, 489, 596, 751, 797, 810, 874, 983, 985, 988 | |
| FIPS code | 34-22110 | |
| GNIS ID | 882082 | |
Evesham Township is a community located in Burlington County, New Jersey. It is a suburb of Philadelphia, a large city nearby. In 2020, about 46,826 people lived here. Many people also call the area Marlton, which is a smaller community inside the township.
Evesham Township is part of the South Jersey region. It is also part of a larger area that includes Philadelphia, Reading, and Camden.
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Discovering Evesham Township's Past
The area that is now Evesham Township was first settled by a group called Quakers in 1672. The township might have been named after the town of Evesham in England. Another idea is that it was named after an early settler, Thomas Eves.
How Evesham Township Was Formed
Evesham Township was officially created on November 6, 1688. Back then, it was called 'Eversham'. The extra "R" was later removed. It became one of New Jersey's first 104 townships on February 21, 1798.
Over many years, parts of Evesham Township were separated to form new townships. These include Washington Township (1802), Medford Township (1847), and Mount Laurel Township (1872). Evesham Township used to be much larger than it is today.
The Story of Marlton
Evesham Township is often called Marlton. This name comes from a community within the township. The name 'Marlton' started in the early 1800s. It comes from "marl," which is a mix of green clay and shell pieces. Marl was used as a natural fertilizer. Mining marl was a big business here until 1930.
Marlton was recognized as a village in 1758 and officially named in 1845. The "Evesham" Post Office and Baptist Church also changed their names to "Marlton" that same year. Even today, many maps and signs use 'Marlton' instead of 'Evesham'. The old village of Marlton is still mostly the same and is a protected historic area.
Modern Changes and Growth
Until the 1950s, Evesham Township was mostly farmland. But then, builders started buying farms to create new housing areas. This led to a lot of new homes being built.
In 1955, the United States Army opened a special defense site here. It was called PH-32 Nike Ajax. This site helped protect Philadelphia from air attacks during the Cold War. The base closed in the mid-1960s. By the mid-1990s, it had become a housing development.
Exploring Evesham Township's Geography
Evesham Township covers about 29.59 square miles (76.62 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Marlton is a historic community within the township. It has about 10,260 residents. Even though it's a specific area, the name "Marlton" is often used for places all over the township.
Neighboring Towns and Natural Areas
Evesham Township shares borders with several other towns. These include Mount Laurel and Medford in Burlington County. It also borders Berlin Township, Cherry Hill, Voorhees Township, and Waterford Township in Camden County.
Part of Evesham Township is in the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve. This is a large protected natural area. It has a unique environment and was set up to protect its special plants and animals.
Understanding Evesham Township's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 3,381 | — | |
| 1810 | 3,445 | * | 1.9% |
| 1820 | 3,977 | 15.4% | |
| 1830 | 4,239 | 6.6% | |
| 1840 | 5,060 | 19.4% | |
| 1850 | 3,067 | * | −39.4% |
| 1860 | 3,145 | 2.5% | |
| 1870 | 3,351 | 6.6% | |
| 1880 | 1,602 | * | −52.2% |
| 1890 | 1,501 | −6.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,429 | −4.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,408 | −1.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,284 | −8.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,694 | 31.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,655 | −2.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,121 | 28.2% | |
| 1960 | 4,548 | 114.4% | |
| 1970 | 13,477 | 196.3% | |
| 1980 | 21,508 | 59.6% | |
| 1990 | 35,309 | 64.2% | |
| 2000 | 42,275 | 19.7% | |
| 2010 | 45,538 | 7.7% | |
| 2020 | 46,826 | 2.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 48,441 | 6.4% | |
| Population sources: 1800–2000 1800–1920 1840 1850–1870 1850 1870 1880–1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 *= Lost territory in previous decade. |
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In 2010, Evesham Township had 45,538 people living there. There were 17,620 households, which are groups of people living together. The population density was about 1,555 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Evesham Township were White (86.98%). There were also Black or African American (4.19%), Asian (6.16%), and other groups. About 3.39% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Evesham Township was 40.5 years old. About 23.3% of the population was under 18 years old.
Learning in Evesham Township
The Evesham Township School District serves students from pre-kindergarten up to eighth grade. In the 2021–22 school year, there were eight schools in the district. About 4,384 students were enrolled.
Evesham Township Schools
The elementary schools (grades K-5) are:
- Helen L. Beeler Elementary School
- Frances S. DeMasi Elementary School
- Robert B. Jaggard Elementary School
- Marlton Elementary School
- Richard L. Rice Elementary School
- J. Harold Van Zant Elementary School
The middle schools (grades 6-8) are:
- Frances S. DeMasi Middle School
- Marlton Middle School
High School Education
Students in ninth through twelfth grades attend Cherokee High School. This high school is part of the Lenape Regional High School District. This district also serves students from several other nearby towns.
Students from Evesham Township can also attend the Burlington County Institute of Technology. This school offers vocational and technical education. It has campuses in Medford and Westampton.
Private School Options
One private school in the area is St. Joan of Arc School. It is a Catholic school that teaches students from preschool to eighth grade.
Getting Around Evesham Township
Evesham Township has many roads. Most of them are maintained by the township itself.
Main Roads and Highways
The main roads in the township are Route 70, which goes east-west. Route 73 runs north-south along the western border. County Route 544 is also an important road.
There used to be a big traffic circle called the Marlton Circle where Route 70 and Route 73 met. It was very busy and had many accidents. In 2011, it was replaced with a new interchange. Now, Route 73 goes over Route 70, which makes traffic flow much better.
Public Transportation Options
NJ Transit provides bus service in Evesham Township. The 406 bus route goes between Berlin and Philadelphia.
For train service, the Atco station is just south of the township's border. From there, you can take a New Jersey Transit train to 30th Street Station in Philadelphia or to Atlantic City.
Famous People from Evesham Township
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Evesham Township. Here are a few:
- Dawn Marie Addiego (born 1962), a politician who served in the New Jersey Senate.
- Shawn Andrews (born 1982), a former professional football player.
- Brian Baldinger (born 1960), a former NFL player and sports commentator.
- Joshua Beckley, a poker player who won a lot of money in a big tournament.
- Jay Black (born 1976), a stand-up comedian and writer.
- Braille (Bryan Winchester, born 1981), a rapper.
- Sheldon Brown (born 1979), a former professional football player.
- Greg Burke (born 1982), a former professional baseball pitcher.
- Christina Grimmie (1994–2016), a popular YouTube musician and contestant on The Voice.
- Brian Herzlinger (born 1976), a film director.
- LeRoy Homer Jr. (1965–2001), the co-pilot of United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001.
- John Inskeep (1757–1834), a former Mayor of Philadelphia.
- Pam Jenoff (born 1971), a well-known author.
- Andy Kim (born 1982), a U.S. Representative for New Jersey.
- LeSean McCoy (born 1988), a professional football running back.
- Liz Montague, one of the first Black cartoonists to have her work in The New Yorker.
- Brit Morgan (born 1987), an actress.
- Mike Quick (born 1959), a former professional football wide receiver and current commentator.
- Raymond Rizzo (born 1992), a professional gamer and Pokémon World Champion.
- Sav Rocca (born 1973), a former professional football punter.
- Richard Ruccolo (born 1972), an actor.
- Chris Therien (born 1971), a former professional hockey player.
- Jessica Woodard (born 1995), a track and field athlete.
