Marshalltown, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marshalltown, New Jersey
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Mt. Zion African Union Methodist Protestant Church
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 Marshalltown, New Jersey
Location in Salem County, New Jersey
Marshalltown, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Marshalltown, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Salem |
| Township | Mannington |
| Named for | Thomas Marshall |
| Elevation | 0.9 m (3 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 878149 |
Marshalltown is a small community in New Jersey. It's located in Mannington Township, within Salem County. Some people also used to call it Frogtown.
You can find Marshalltown where Marshalltown Road and Roosevelt Avenue meet. It's about 2.7 miles southeast of Glenside. It is also about 3.6 miles east-southeast of Pennsville.
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Exploring Marshalltown's Past
Marshalltown is near the Salem River. It was one of five communities created before the American Civil War. These communities were built along rivers by freed people. The community is named after Thomas Marshall (1803–1856). He started buying land here in 1834.
A Safe Place for Freedom Seekers
Before slavery was ended, these communities helped freedom seekers. It is very likely that they were part of the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was a secret network. It helped enslaved people escape to freedom.
What Marshalltown Was Like
Marshalltown used to have many houses and gardens. It also had a school, stores, and two churches. Mount Zion A.U.M.P. Church in Marshalltown is one of the oldest African Methodist churches.
Changes Over Time
By 2010, not much of the original community remained. Only a school house, a church, and two cemeteries were left. These important historical places faced threats. These included being isolated, theft, and vandalism. There was also a lack of plans to protect their history.
Marshalltown Historic District
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Marshalltown Historic District
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| Location | Roosevelt Avenue and Marshalltown Road |
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| Area | 166 acres (67 ha) |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals |
| NRHP reference No. | 13000498 |
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| Added to NRHP | July 17, 2013 |
The Marshalltown Historic District is a special area. It covers 166 acres of the community. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 2013. It is important for many reasons. These include its architecture and the history of Black communities. It also shows how the community developed. The district includes 7 important buildings. It also has 33 important historical sites.
