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Mays Landing, New Jersey
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Former Central Hotel on Main Street, part of the Mays Landing Historic District
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Location of Mays Landing in Atlantic County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Atlantic County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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Census Bureau map of Mays Landing, New Jersey
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 Mays Landing, New Jersey
Location in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Mays Landing, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Mays Landing, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Atlantic |
| Township | Hamilton |
| Named for | Captain George May |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.94 sq mi (15.38 km2) |
| • Land | 5.64 sq mi (14.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) 11.91% |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,603 |
| • Density | 993.1/sq mi (383.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08330
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| Area code(s) | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-44820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390140 |
Mays Landing is a community located in Hamilton Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey. It is considered a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data.
In 2020, about 5,603 people lived in Mays Landing. It is the main government center, or county seat, for Atlantic County. This county is part of the South Jersey region.
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History of Mays Landing
Mays Landing got its name from Captain George May. He explored the Great Egg Harbor River in 1740. Later, in 1756, he bought land in this area.
The location was perfect for building ships. They used local wood and iron from nearby factories. In February 1837, Atlantic County was created. Mays Landing was chosen as its county seat. The Atlantic County Courthouse was built here in 1838.
Historic District of Mays Landing
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Mays Landing Historic District
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Abbott House
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| Area | 147 acres (59 ha) |
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| Architectural style | Second Empire, Gothic, Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 90001245 |
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| Added to NRHP | August 23, 1990 |
The Mays Landing Historic District is a special area. It covers 147 acres and includes East and West Main streets. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. It's important for its architecture, town planning, and history.
The district has 259 buildings that help tell its story. Some famous buildings include the Mays Landing Presbyterian Church and the Samuel Richards Hotel. These were already listed as historic places. The Abbott House shows off a style called Second Empire. The Champion House has Italianate architecture with Doric columns.
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Samuel Richards Hotel, built 1837
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Mays Landing Presbyterian Church, built 1841
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Champion House, built c. 1860
Geography and Climate
Mays Landing covers about 5.94 square miles (15.38 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The community is located about 20 miles (32 km) west of Atlantic City. Other nearby communities include Mizpah and McKee City.
Weather in Mays Landing
Mays Landing has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool.
| Climate data for Atlantic City International Airport, New Jersey (1981–2010 normals, extremes 1943–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 78 (26) |
76 (24) |
87 (31) |
94 (34) |
99 (37) |
106 (41) |
105 (41) |
103 (39) |
99 (37) |
96 (36) |
84 (29) |
77 (25) |
106 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 62.6 (17.0) |
64.3 (17.9) |
73.3 (22.9) |
82.4 (28.0) |
88.6 (31.4) |
94.1 (34.5) |
96.6 (35.9) |
95.0 (35.0) |
89.5 (31.9) |
82.1 (27.8) |
72.8 (22.7) |
64.2 (17.9) |
98.0 (36.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 41.5 (5.3) |
44.3 (6.8) |
51.8 (11.0) |
61.7 (16.5) |
71.3 (21.8) |
80.6 (27.0) |
85.5 (29.7) |
83.7 (28.7) |
77.0 (25.0) |
66.6 (19.2) |
56.3 (13.5) |
46.0 (7.8) |
63.9 (17.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 24.5 (−4.2) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
32.7 (0.4) |
41.8 (5.4) |
51.0 (10.6) |
61.2 (16.2) |
66.9 (19.4) |
65.2 (18.4) |
57.4 (14.1) |
45.6 (7.6) |
37.2 (2.9) |
28.4 (−2.0) |
44.9 (7.2) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 4.4 (−15.3) |
9.1 (−12.7) |
15.1 (−9.4) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
34.5 (1.4) |
45.7 (7.6) |
53.6 (12.0) |
51.8 (11.0) |
41.7 (5.4) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
20.0 (−6.7) |
10.7 (−11.8) |
2.2 (−16.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −10 (−23) |
−11 (−24) |
2 (−17) |
12 (−11) |
25 (−4) |
37 (3) |
42 (6) |
40 (4) |
32 (0) |
20 (−7) |
10 (−12) |
−7 (−22) |
−11 (−24) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.22 (82) |
2.87 (73) |
4.21 (107) |
3.63 (92) |
3.35 (85) |
3.11 (79) |
3.72 (94) |
4.11 (104) |
3.15 (80) |
3.42 (87) |
3.27 (83) |
3.69 (94) |
41.75 (1,060) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.5 (11) |
6.7 (17) |
1.1 (2.8) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
3.7 (9.4) |
16.5 (42) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.1 | 9.5 | 10.3 | 11.6 | 10.6 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 9.3 | 10.2 | 115.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.9 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 8.7 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 69.5 | 69.0 | 66.9 | 66.4 | 70.7 | 72.9 | 73.9 | 75.7 | 76.4 | 74.8 | 72.8 | 70.6 | 71.6 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 150.8 | 157.9 | 204.5 | 218.9 | 243.9 | 266.2 | 276.3 | 271.3 | 227.6 | 200.5 | 147.4 | 133.8 | 2,499.1 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 50 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 60 | 61 | 64 | 61 | 58 | 49 | 46 | 56 |
| Source: NOAA (relative humidity and sun 1961–1990) | |||||||||||||
Education in Mays Landing
Mays Landing has several schools for students of all ages.
High School Education
Students in Mays Landing attend Oakcrest High School. This school is part of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District.
Local Schools
The Hamilton Township Schools operate several schools in the area:
- William Davies Middle School
- George L. Hess Educational Complex
- Shaner School
Specialized Education
The Atlantic County Institute of Technology (ACIT) is also in Mays Landing. It opened in 1974 and offers job training to high school students and adults. ACIT was recognized as a "Blue Ribbon School" in 2008. This is a special award from the United States Department of Education.
Catholic School
Saint Vincent de Paul Regional School is a Catholic elementary school. It has been teaching students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade since 1961. It is part of the Diocese of Camden.
College Education
Atlantic Cape Community College is located in Mays Landing. It was one of the first community colleges in New Jersey. It moved to its current campus in 1968. Students from Atlantic County and Cape May County attend this college.
Transportation
NJ Transit provides bus services for Mays Landing. You can take a bus to Philadelphia on route 315. There is also a bus to Atlantic City on route 553.
Local Winery
Mays Landing is home to the Balic Winery.
Famous People from Mays Landing
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Mays Landing. Here are a few:
- Mrs. L. Dow Balliett (1847–1929), a writer.
- Brandon Bell (born 1995), a former football player.
- Johnny Berchtold, an actor.
- Cory Bird (born 1978), a football safety.
- Ilsley Boone (1879–1968), who started the American Sunbathing Association.
- Suzette Charles (born 1963), a singer and Miss America 1984.
- Carmen Cincotti (born 1992), a competitive eater.
- Mike Curcio (born 1957), a former NFL football player.
- Darren Drozdov (1969–2023), a former wrestler and NFL player.
- Mae Faggs (1932–2000), an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.
- Ronnie Faisst (born 1977), a professional motocross rider.
- Bo Melton (born 1999), an American football wide receiver.
- Max Melton, an American football cornerback.
- William Moore (1810–1878), who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Sharon Kay Penman (1945–2021), a historical novelist.
- Graciela Rivera (1921–2011), the first Puerto Rican to sing a lead role at the Metropolitan Opera.
See also
In Spanish: Mays Landing para niños
