Jacobstown, New Jersey facts for kids
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Jacobstown, New Jersey
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Center of Jacobstown along CR 528
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 Jacobstown, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Jacobstown, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Jacobstown, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | North Hanover |
| Named for | Jacob Andrew |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 877402 |
Jacobstown is a small community located in North Hanover Township. It is part of Burlington County in the state of New Jersey. Jacobstown is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a recognized place, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a town or city.
The community got its name from a man named Jacob Andrew. He was a Quaker, which is a member of a religious group known for their peaceful beliefs.
Jacobstown is an important center for North Hanover Township. It is home to the township's main government building. There is also a courthouse located here. Students in Jacobstown attend two elementary schools within the North Hanover Township School District.
People from Jacobstown
Some interesting people have connections to Jacobstown. They might have been born there, lived there, or had strong ties to the community.
Famous People from Jacobstown
- Joe Borden (1854–1929) was a professional baseball player. He was a pitcher in the 1800s for Major League Baseball (MLB) teams.
