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Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Burlington
Incorporated	March 15, 1860
Government
• Type	Township
• Body	Township Committee
Area
• Total	7.95 sq mi (20.60 km2)
• Land	7.42 sq mi (19.23 km2)
• Water	0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2)  6.64%
Area rank	233rd of 565 in state 23rd of 40 in county
Elevation	79 ft (24 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	17,064
• Estimate  (2023)	17,506
• Rank	157th of 565 in state 10th of 40 in county
• Density	2,298.5/sq mi (887.5/km2)
• Density rank	270th of 565 in state 14th of 40 in county
Time zone	UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code	08077
Area code(s)	856 exchanges: 303, 786, 829
FIPS code	3400512940
GNIS feature ID	0882096
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Cinnaminson Township is a community in Burlington County, New Jersey. It's a township, which is a type of local government area. Cinnaminson is located right next to the Delaware River, making it an eastern suburb of Philadelphia.

In 2020, about 17,064 people lived in Cinnaminson. This was a good increase from 2010, showing the township is growing. Cinnaminson is part of a larger area called the Delaware Valley, which includes big cities like Philadelphia and Camden.

Cinnaminson became an official township on March 15, 1860. It was formed from parts of a larger area called Chester Township. Over the years, some parts of Cinnaminson were used to create other nearby towns like Delran, Riverton, and Palmyra.

Discover Cinnaminson: History and Meaning

Cinnaminson was officially created in 1860. The people living in Chester Township had become too many for one meeting place. So, they decided to divide the area into smaller townships.

The name "Cinnaminson" comes from the Lenape Native American language. It is believed to mean "sweet water." Another idea is that it means "stone island."

Exploring Cinnaminson's Geography

Cinnaminson Township covers about 7.95 square miles (20.60 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

The township shares its borders with several other towns in Burlington County. These include Delran, Maple Shade, Moorestown, Palmyra, and Riverton. It also borders Pennsauken in Camden County. Across the Delaware River, Cinnaminson faces Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

Cinnaminson is home to a special spot where the 75th meridian west and 40th parallel north meet. This is a rare point, and it's located on the golf course of the Riverton Country Club.

Some smaller communities and places within Cinnaminson include Bellview, East Riverton, and New Albany.

Who Lives in Cinnaminson? A Look at the Population

Cinnaminson's Population in 2010

The 2010 United States census counted 15,569 people living in Cinnaminson. There were 5,535 households, which are groups of people living together.

Most residents, about 89.5%, were White. About 5.5% were Black or African American, and 2.4% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 3% of the population.

The average household had about 2.79 people. Families, on average, had 3.18 people. About 22.2% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age in Cinnaminson was 44.5 years.

Arts and Fun in Cinnaminson

Cinnaminson is a place where arts and culture thrive. It is home to the Burlington County Footlighters. This group has been putting on plays since 1938. They perform regularly at a playhouse in the township.

Cinnaminson also has a chorus and a wind ensemble for all ages. These groups allow people to enjoy music together.

Parks and Recreation Spots

Since 1900, Cinnaminson has been home to the Riverton Country Club. This club has a golf course designed by the famous golfer, Donald Ross. It's a great place for outdoor activities.

Education in Cinnaminson Township

The Cinnaminson Township Public Schools educate students from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. In the 2021–22 school year, about 2,736 students attended the five schools in the district.

The schools include:

• Cinnaminson Memorial School (PreK)
• New Albany Elementary School (PreK - 2)
• Eleanor Rush Intermediate School (grades 3 - 5)
• Cinnaminson Middle School (grades 6 - 8)
• Cinnaminson High School (grades 9 - 12)

The district also has a "Project Challenge" program. This program is for gifted students in grades 2 through 8.

A group of nine elected members, called the board of education, manages the school district.

Students can also attend the Burlington County Institute of Technology. This school offers special vocational and technical training. It has campuses in Medford and Westampton.

Private Schools in Cinnaminson

Cinnaminson Township also has private school options.

• The historic Westfield Friends School was founded in 1788. It is a Quaker school for students from Pre-K to 8th grade.
• St. Charles Borromeo Parish School serves about 300 students. It teaches students from Pre-K to 8th grade and is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton.

Getting Around Cinnaminson: Transportation

U.S. Route 130 in Cinnaminson

Roads and Highways

As of 2010, Cinnaminson had over 80 miles of roads. Most of these roads are maintained by the township itself. Important roads that pass through Cinnaminson include Route 73, Route 90, U.S. Route 130, and County Route 543.

Public Transportation Options

The Cinnaminson station is part of the River Line light rail system. You can take the light rail south to Camden. From there, you can connect to the PATCO Speedline. Going north, the River Line goes to the Trenton Transit Center. At Trenton, you can catch NJ Transit trains to New York City, SEPTA trains to Philadelphia, and Amtrak trains.

NJ Transit also provides bus services. The 409 and 417 routes go between Trenton and Philadelphia. The 419 route connects Camden and Burlington.

There is also a local bus service called BurLink. The B9 route runs between the Palmyra station and the Moorestown Mall. The B10 route connects Cinnaminson station to Route 130.

Famous People from Cinnaminson

Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Cinnaminson Township. Here are a few:

• Samuel Leeds Allen (1841–1918) – He invented the famous Flexible Flyer sled.
• Brad Childress (born 1956) – A former coach for NFL football teams like the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings.
• Andre Collins (born 1968) – A former NFL linebacker and All-American football player.
• T. J. DiLeo (born 1990) – A professional basketball player.
• Tony DiLeo (born 1955) – A former head coach for the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team.
• John Thompson Dorrance (1873–1930) – The chemist who created condensed soup for the Campbell Soup Company.
• Larry Ferrari (1932–1997) – A musician and TV host.
• Matt Gono (born 1995) – A professional football player for the New York Giants.
• Stephen Kasprzyk (born 1982) – A rower who competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
• Michelle Kosinski (born 1974) – An Emmy Award-winning news correspondent.
• Gervase Peterson (born 1969) – A contestant on the first season of the TV show Survivor.
• Brian Propp (born 1959) – A famous hockey player for the National Hockey League. He played for the Philadelphia Flyers.
• Joseph Hooton Taylor Jr. (born 1941) – A Nobel Prize winner in Physics.
• Mark Zagunis (born 1993) – A professional baseball player.
• Jason "Mew2King" Zimmerman (born 1989) – A professional Super Smash Bros. video game player.

See also

In Spanish: Municipio de Cinnaminson para niños