Friendship, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Friendship, New Jersey
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 Friendship, New Jersey
Location in Salem County, New Jersey
Friendship, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Friendship, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Salem |
| Township | Upper Pittsgrove |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 876522 |
Friendship is a small place in New Jersey, in the United States. It's not a big city or a separate town with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a part of a larger area called Upper Pittsgrove Township.
Friendship is located in Salem County, which is in the southwestern part of New Jersey. If you were looking on a map, you'd find it about 1.3 miles (or 2.1 kilometers) west of another community called Monroeville.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Friendship is a group of homes or buildings that don't have their own local government. They don't have their own mayor or town council. Instead, they are governed by the larger township or county they are a part of. For Friendship, that's Upper Pittsgrove Township. This means the township handles things like roads, police, and other services for Friendship.
Life in Friendship
Friendship is a quiet place. One of the main landmarks in the community is the Friendship United Methodist Church. This church serves as a gathering place for many people who live in the area. Being part of Upper Pittsgrove Township means residents can enjoy the services and activities offered by the township, while living in a smaller, close-knit community.
