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Ewing, New Jersey
Ewing Presbyterian Church
Ewing Presbyterian Church
Ewing, New Jersey is located in Mercer County, New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey
Location in Mercer County, New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey is located in New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey is located in the United States
Ewing, New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  New Jersey
County Mercer
Township Ewing
Elevation
157 ft (48 m)
GNIS feature ID 876247

Ewing is a small community located in Ewing Township, which is part of Mercer County in the state of New Jersey. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's a recognized place but doesn't have its own separate local government like a town or city. Instead, it's governed as part of the larger Ewing Township.

What is Ewing?

Ewing is a specific area or "section" within Ewing Township. You can find it where two roads meet: Upper Ferry Road and Scotch Road. It's a quiet spot that has been around for a very long time.

A Glimpse into History

This community is one of the oldest places settled in Ewing Township. Its history goes all the way back to the 18th century, which means it was established over 200 years ago! Before it was called Ewing, this area had a different name. It was known as Carleton. Over time, the community changed its name to Ewing, which it still uses today.

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