Jerseyville, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jerseyville, New Jersey
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Southbound on Five Points Road approaching the center of Jerseyville at Route 33 Bus.
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 Jerseyville, New Jersey
Location in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Jerseyville, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Jerseyville, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Township | Howell |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| ZIP Code |
07728
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| GNIS feature ID | 877453 |
Jerseyville is a small place in New Jersey. It's not a city or a town by itself. Instead, it's part of a bigger area called Howell Township. You can find Jerseyville in Monmouth County, which is in the state of New Jersey.
This area is mostly countryside. It's in the northern part of Howell Township, close to other places like Colts Neck and Freehold. A road called Route 33 Business goes right through Jerseyville. Along this road, you'll see a few buildings. These include a gas station, a convenience store, a church, and several homes.
History of Jerseyville
Jerseyville wasn't always called Jerseyville. Long ago, this area was known as Green Grove. But in 1854, the people living there decided to change the name. They chose to call their community Jerseyville, and the name has stayed ever since.
