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Maxim, New Jersey
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Maxim, New Jersey is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Maxim, New Jersey
Maxim, New Jersey
Location in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Maxim, New Jersey is located in New Jersey
Maxim, New Jersey
Maxim, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Maxim, New Jersey is located in the United States
Maxim, New Jersey
Maxim, New Jersey
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  New Jersey
County Monmouth
Township Howell
Elevation
75 ft (23 m)
GNIS feature ID 878202

Maxim is a small community located in Howell Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a part of a larger township and doesn't have its own separate local government.

Discovering Maxim, New Jersey

Maxim is found in the central part of New Jersey. It is just southwest of another community called Squankum. This area is part of Monmouth County, which is known for its beautiful coastline and historical sites.

How Maxim Got Its Name

The name "Maxim" comes from the Maxim Powder Company. This company was started by a clever inventor named Hudson Maxim. He built a factory there in 1890. The company made gunpowder and other explosives. This factory was very important to the area's history.

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