Greenwich Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey facts for kids
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Greenwich Township, New Jersey
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Township
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C. A. Nothnagle Log House in Greenwich Township, New Jersey
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"Home of the Historic Nothnagle Log Cabin!"
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Location of Greenwich Township in Gloucester County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Gloucester County in New Jersey highlighted in red (left).
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Census Bureau map of Greenwich Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey
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 Greenwich Township, New Jersey
Location in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Greenwich Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Greenwich Township, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County |  Gloucester |
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| Formed | March 1, 1695 | |
| Incorporated | February 21, 1798 | |
| Named for | Greenwich, England | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Faulkner Act (mayor–council) | |
| • Body | Township Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 12.03 sq mi (31.16 km2) | |
| • Land | 8.96 sq mi (23.21 km2) | |
| • Water | 3.07 sq mi (7.95 km2) 25.50% | |
| Area rank | 193rd of 565 in state 13th of 24 in county |
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| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,917 | |
| • Estimate
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4,993 | |
| • Rank | 377th of 565 in state 16th of 24 in county |
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| • Density | 547.4/sq mi (211.4/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 438th of 565 in state 20th of 24 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08027 – Gibbstown
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| Area code(s) | 856 exchanges: 224, 423 | |
| FIPS code | 3401528185 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882142 | |
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Greenwich Township is a community located in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It's known as a "township."
As of 2020, about 4,917 people lived in Greenwich Township. This number was just a little bit higher than in 2010.
Greenwich Township was first created a very long time ago, on March 1, 1695. It became an official township on February 21, 1798. Over the years, parts of Greenwich Township were used to form other nearby towns. The township was named after Greenwich, England.
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History of Greenwich Township
The Oldest Log Cabin
Greenwich Township is home to the C. A. Nothnagle Log House. This is one of the oldest wooden buildings still standing in the Eastern United States. It was likely built by early settlers from Finland and Sweden. They built it sometime between 1638 and 1700.
The exact age of the cabin is not fully known. A sign at the house says it was built between 1638 and 1643. The National Register of Historic Places says it was important between 1650 and 1699. This old cabin has one room and a low ceiling. It also has a large fireplace in one corner.
Geography and Location
Where is Greenwich Township?
Greenwich Township covers about 12.03 square miles (31.16 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 3.07 square miles (7.95 square kilometers) is water.
Nearby Communities
Gibbstown is a community located within Greenwich Township. In 2010, about 3,739 people lived there. Other small communities in the township include Clements, Green, Monds Island, and Thompsons Point.
Greenwich Township shares borders with other towns in Gloucester County. These include East Greenwich Township, Logan Township, and Paulsboro. The township also sits along the Delaware River.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 2,526 | — | |
| 1810 | 2,859 | 13.2% | |
| 1820 | 2,699 | * | −5.6% |
| 1830 | 2,657 | −1.6% | |
| 1840 | 2,958 | 11.3% | |
| 1850 | 3,067 | * | 3.7% |
| 1860 | 2,199 | * | −28.3% |
| 1870 | 2,342 | 6.5% | |
| 1880 | 2,598 | 10.9% | |
| 1890 | 1,900 | * | −26.9% |
| 1900 | 2,252 | 18.5% | |
| 1910 | 874 | * | −61.2% |
| 1920 | 1,751 | 100.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,361 | 34.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,563 | 8.6% | |
| 1950 | 3,152 | 23.0% | |
| 1960 | 4,065 | 29.0% | |
| 1970 | 5,676 | 39.6% | |
| 1980 | 5,404 | −4.8% | |
| 1990 | 5,102 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,879 | −4.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,899 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 4,917 | 0.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 4,993 | 1.9% | |
| Population sources: 1800–2000 1800–1920 1840 1850–1870 1850 1870 1880–1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 * = Lost territory in previous decade. |
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In 2010, there were 4,899 people living in Greenwich Township. There were 1,946 households, which are groups of people living together.
About 25.8% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households (53.3%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.51 people.
The median age in the township was 43.5 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older.
Education in Greenwich Township
Local Schools
The Greenwich Township School District serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. In the 2021-22 school year, about 421 students attended the two schools in the district.
The schools are:
- Broad Street Elementary School (grades K-4)
- Nehaunsey Middle School (grades 5-8)
High School Education
Students in grades nine through twelve attend Paulsboro High School. This high school is located in Paulsboro. Greenwich Township has a special agreement with Paulsboro Public Schools for its students to attend.
Students in Gloucester County can also apply to the Gloucester County Institute of Technology. This school in Deptford Township offers technical and vocational training. It's a public school, so students do not pay tuition.
Catholic School Option
Guardian Angels Regional School is a private school for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden. Its campus for younger students (Pre-K–3) is in Gibbstown. The campus for older students (4–8) is in Paulsboro.
Transportation in Greenwich Township
Roads and Highways
Greenwich Township has many roads. Major roads include Route 44. Also, U.S. Route 130 and Interstate 295 pass through the township. There are three exits for I-295 (Exits 15, 16, and 17) near the border with East Greenwich Township.
Public Transport
NJ Transit offers bus service from Greenwich Township to Philadelphia. This is available on the 402 bus route.
The Port of Paulsboro is nearby. It handles shipping and is served by SMS Rail Lines. This includes a rail line to the PBF Energy refinery in Gibbstown.
Notable People from Greenwich Township
Here are some well-known people who have lived in or are connected to Greenwich Township:
- Stanley Druckenmiller (born 1953), a successful investor and hedge fund manager.
- Lewis Earle (born 1933), who was a member of the Florida House of Representatives.
- Sylvia Earle (born 1935), a famous marine biologist who studies the ocean.
- Alex Silvestro (born 1988), a former football player for the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots.
