Heislerville, New Jersey facts for kids
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Heislerville, New Jersey
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Heislerville United Methodist Church
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 Heislerville, New Jersey
Location in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Heislerville, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Heislerville, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Cumberland |
| Township | Maurice River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 227 |
| • Density | 316.16/sq mi (122.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| FIPS code | 34-30810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 877035 |
Heislerville is a small community in New Jersey, located in Cumberland County. It's known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area with its own name, but it's part of a larger township called Maurice River Township. The community got its name from the Heisler family, who were important members of the local Methodist Episcopal Church, which was started there in 1828.
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Discover Heislerville's Location
Heislerville is right next to the Maurice River and the Delaware Bay. These waterways are very important to the area. Two special spots along the bay are East Point and Thompson's Beach. Today, Thompson's Beach is flooded on purpose by the state of New Jersey. It's now a special place for watching birds, which is called a bird watch conservatory. This helps protect many different kinds of birds.
The Historic East Point Lighthouse
A famous landmark in Heislerville is the East Point Lighthouse. It was built way back in 1849. You can find it on the northern side of Delaware Bay, right where the Maurice River flows into it. The lighthouse is a peaceful spot where people can go fishing or hiking. It's open to visitors a few days each year. Even though it's not staffed by people anymore, it still works remotely, guiding boats with its light. The East Point Lighthouse is very important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. This shows its value in engineering, maritime history, and transportation.
Life and Work in Heislerville
Today, Heislerville is a quiet community. You won't find many shops or big businesses here. Some people have small farms, often called "truck gardens," where they grow produce. There are also small fishing businesses and a couple of marinas. These marinas are on land leased from the state, near Matt's Landing Road.
Community Services and Jobs
A big employer in the area is the state of New Jersey, providing many jobs for local residents. Besides the beautiful Heislerville United Methodist Church, the community also has the Heislerville Volunteer Fire Company. This group of volunteers helps keep everyone safe.
Heislerville's Population
The number of people living in Heislerville changes over time. According to the 2020 United States census, there were 227 people living there. A census is like a big count of everyone in a country or area. In 2010, the census showed that 451 people lived in Heislerville. The community covers about nine square miles. Most of this area, about 8.17 square miles, is land, and a very small part, about 0.02 square miles, is water.
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| 2020 | 227 | — | |
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HABS documented house at Main Street and Glade Road
