Green Creek, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Green Creek, New Jersey
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Store on Delsea Drive
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 Green Creek, New Jersey
Location in Cape May County, New Jersey
Green Creek, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Green Creek, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Cape May |
| Township | Middle |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
08219
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| Area code(s) | 609, 640 |
| FIPS code | 34-34009 |
| GNIS feature ID | 876776 |
| Other name | Greencreek |
Green Creek is a small community in New Jersey. It's not a separate town but part of Middle Township. You can find it in Cape May County.
This area is very flat, sitting only about 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. It's located close to the Delaware Bay, about 2 miles away. The main road through Green Creek is Route 47, also known as Delsea Drive. Along this road, you'll see homes, farms, and some businesses. The United States Postal Service uses the ZIP Code 08219 for Green Creek. The local post office opened way back in 1829.
Where is Green Creek Located?
Green Creek is found at these coordinates: 39.046224 degrees North and -74.901283 degrees West. This means it's in the southern part of New Jersey. Its low elevation makes it quite close to the water.
Nature and Environment
Green Creek is a mix of different natural areas. Besides the houses where people live, you'll find forests with many types of trees. There are also large areas of salt marsh. These marshes are wetlands influenced by salty water.
A special part of Green Creek is a protected area of dry grassland. This area is part of the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge. It's a safe place for many animals and plants. You can find this natural spot off Burleigh Road.
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Fire station on Bay Shore Road
