Jacksonville, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jacksonville, New Jersey
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Center of Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Jacksonville, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Jacksonville, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | Springfield |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| GNIS feature ID | 877396 |
Jacksonville is a small, unincorporated community in Springfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government. It's part of a larger township.
This area is mostly made up of farms and houses. You can find Jacksonville where two county roads, Route 628 and Route 670, meet.
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Exploring Jacksonville: What's There?
Jacksonville is known for its quiet, rural feel. It's a place where you can see lots of open land.
Farmland and Homes
The community has many farms. These farms help grow food for people in the area. There are also many homes scattered throughout the landscape.
The Former Animal Kingdom Zoo
Jacksonville was once home to the Animal Kingdom Zoo. This was a small zoo that closed down in 2012. It is no longer open to visitors.
Where is Jacksonville Located?
Jacksonville is in the central part of New Jersey. It is part of Burlington County.
Geographical Details
The community is located at about 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. This is a relatively low elevation. Its exact location is 40 degrees North latitude and 74 degrees West longitude.
Time Zone Information
Like most of New Jersey, Jacksonville is in the Eastern Time Zone. This means it observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) in winter. During the summer, it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
