Mauricetown, New Jersey facts for kids

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Census-designated place
Mauricetown Academy building
Mauricetown, New Jersey Location in Cumberland County, New Jersey Show map of Cumberland County, New Jersey Mauricetown, New Jersey Location in New Jersey Show map of New Jersey Mauricetown, New Jersey Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Cumberland
Township	Commercial
Area
• Total	2.35 sq mi (6.08 km2)
• Land	2.11 sq mi (5.47 km2)
• Water	0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2)
Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	403
• Density	190.81/sq mi (73.67/km2)
ZIP Code	08329
FIPS code	34-44670
GNIS feature ID	878200

Mauricetown (pronounced "Morristown") is a small community in New Jersey, a state in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the government for collecting population data. It's also an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own local government but is part of Commercial Township in Cumberland County.

Mauricetown is a very peaceful place. A modern bypass road, County Route 649, was built to reduce traffic. This makes the town quiet with very few cars. The town has a grid layout with two main roads and three smaller streets. Most of the buildings are homes.

The community sits on high ground overlooking the Maurice River. This river was very important for Mauricetown's growth in the 1800s. During that time, the town was busy with coastal trade and building ships. Mauricetown is surrounded by natural beauty. You'll find grassy salt marshes, tidal flats, and small creeks. The town is about 6 miles (9.7 km) upriver from the Delaware Bay. Many of the buildings are historic, built between 1790 and 1900. One of the oldest buildings, the Caesar Hoskins Log Cabin, is even listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The area uses United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08329. In 2020, about 403 people lived in Mauricetown.

A Look at the Population

The number of people living in Mauricetown has changed over time.

Mauricetown's Historic District

Mauricetown Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
David Compton House
Location	Highland, Noble, Bacon, Front, and Stabe Streets, Buckshutem Road
Area	78.1 acres (31.6 ha)
Architectural style	Federal, Gothic Revival, Greek Revival, Italianate, Bungalow
NRHP reference No.	100002252
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	March 29, 2018

A special area in Mauricetown is called the Mauricetown Historic District. This district covers about 78 acres (32 ha) and includes many historic buildings. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2018. This means it's recognized for its important history in architecture, business, and maritime activities from 1815 to 1930.

The district has 118 buildings and one structure that help tell its story. The famous Caesar Hoskins Log Cabin is also part of this historic area.

Famous Buildings in Town

Mauricetown is home to many interesting and historic buildings. Here are some of them:

• Abraham and Ann Hoy House
• Elkinton-Butcher House
• Captain Edward Compton House
• Captain Isaac Peterson House
• David Compton House
• James Compton House
• Mauricetown United Methodist Church
• Sharp-Mickle House
• John Wills House
• Hunter-Harris House

Gallery

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  Waterfront Park on the Maurice River

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  Sharp–Mickle and Compton–Bowen–Bacon Houses

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  John Wills House

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  Elkinton–Butcher House

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  Captain Alfred Haley House

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  Hunter–Harris House

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  Preserved section of the Maurice River Pratt Through-Truss Swing Bridge

People from Mauricetown

Some notable people have lived in or were connected to Mauricetown:

• Henry C. Loudenslager (1852–1911): He was a politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the U.S. Congress from 1893 to 1911.
• Dallas Lore Sharp (1870–1929): An author, naturalist (someone who studies nature), and university professor.