Georgetown, New Jersey facts for kids
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Georgetown, New Jersey
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Center of Georgetown
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 Georgetown, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Georgetown, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Georgetown, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | Mansfield |
| Named for | George Sykes |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| Area code(s) | 609, 640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 876588 |
Georgetown is a small community in New Jersey, a state in the United States. It's not a separate town with its own government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community. This means it's part of a larger area called Mansfield Township. Georgetown is located within Burlington County.
About Georgetown
Georgetown got its name from an important person. This person was named George Sykes. He was a politician who served in the U.S. Congress. The U.S. Congress is where laws are made for the entire country.
Getting Around Georgetown
Several important roads pass near Georgetown. These roads help people travel to and from the community.
Major Roads Near Georgetown
- County Route 537 is one of the main roads.
- County Route 545 also runs close by.
- NJ Route 68 is another key route in the area.
Highways and Exits
The New Jersey Turnpike is a very large highway. It passes by Georgetown on its northwest side. If you are traveling on the Turnpike, the closest exit to Georgetown is Exit 7. This exit connects to U.S. 206. It also leads to nearby towns. These towns include Bordentown and Trenton.
