Mullica Hill, New Jersey facts for kids
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Mullica Hill, New Jersey
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Friends Meetinghouse
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Location of Mullica Hill in Gloucester County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Gloucester County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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 Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Location in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County |  Gloucester |
| Township | Harrison |
| Founded | 1701 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.77 sq mi (9.77 km2) |
| • Land | 3.75 sq mi (9.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) 0.63% |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,698 |
| • Density | 1,252.80/sq mi (483.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08062
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| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 34-49440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389522 |
Mullica Hill is a community in Harrison Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 4,698 people lived there. This number has grown quite a bit over the years!
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History of Mullica Hill
Mullica Hill has an interesting past. It was once two separate communities. One was called Spicerville, named after a man named Jacob Spicer. The other part, on the north side of Raccoon Creek, was called Mullica Hill.
The name Mullica Hill comes from the Mullica family. Sons of an early Swedish settler, Eric Pålsson Mullica, started buying land here in 1704. The name "Mullikkamäki" was the name of Eric's grandfather's house in Finland. It means "bull calf hill." Over time, both communities became known simply as Mullica Hill.
Many of Mullica Hill's historic buildings were built after the Civil War. The old town hall, which you can still see today, is one example. The town even holds a reenactment every fall to remember its history of growth in farming and industry after the Civil War.
In September 2021, a strong tornado hit the area. It was part of the storms from Hurricane Ida. The tornado caused damage to homes and farms in the community.
Geography
Mullica Hill is a small place, covering about 3.77 square miles (9.77 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,117 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,658 | 48.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,982 | 140.2% | |
| 2020 | 4,698 | 18.0% | |
| Population sources: 2000 2010 2020 |
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Mullica Hill has seen its population grow a lot over the past few decades. In 1990, about 1,117 people lived here. By 2020, that number had increased to 4,698. This shows that more and more families are choosing to live in Mullica Hill.
In 2010, there were nearly 4,000 people living in Mullica Hill. Most households were families, with many having children. The community has a mix of age groups, from young children to older adults.
Historic District
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Mullica Hill Historic District
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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
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| Location | East Avenue, Woodstown Road, Church, High, Main, Mill, New and Union streets |
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| Area | 68 acres (28 ha) |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 91000483 |
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| Added to NRHP | April 25, 1991 |
Mullica Hill has a special area called the Mullica Hill Historic District. This district is 68 acres (about 275,000 square meters) and includes many old buildings. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. This means the buildings and the area are important because of their history, architecture, and how the community grew. There are 136 important buildings in this district.
One notable building is St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, built in 1852. Its bell tower was added later in 1879.
Education in Mullica Hill
Mullica Hill has several schools for students of different ages.
- Public Schools:
* Students in Pre-K through 3rd grade attend Harrison Township Elementary School. * Students in 4th through 6th grade go to Pleasant Valley School. * Both of these schools are part of the Harrison Township School District. * For grades 7 and 8, students attend Clearview Regional Middle School. * For high school (grades 9-12), students go to Clearview Regional High School. * These middle and high schools are part of the Clearview Regional High School District. All these public schools are located right in Mullica Hill.
- Private Schools:
* Friends School Mullica Hill is a private school that teaches students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. It also offers private music lessons. This school started in 1969, but it continues a long tradition of Quaker education in the area that goes back over 300 years. * Guardian Angels Regional School is another private school for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden. Its younger students (PreK-3) go to a campus in Gibbstown, while older students (4-8) go to a campus in Paulsboro.
Transportation
Getting around Mullica Hill and to other places is made easier by different transportation options.
- Bus Service: You can take a New Jersey Transit bus from Mullica Hill to Philadelphia on the 410 route.
- Highways: The main roads that go through Mullica Hill are New Jersey Route 45, New Jersey Route 77, and U.S. Route 322. While Routes 45 and 77 still pass through the center of town, a new part of U.S. Route 322 opened in 2012. This new road helps traffic go around the busy downtown area.
Notable People
Many interesting people have connections to Mullica Hill, either by being born there, living there, or having strong ties to the community. Here are a few:
- Jay Accorsi (born 1963), a college football coach.
- John Brancy (born 1988), an opera singer.
- Jeff Datz (born 1959), a professional baseball scout and former player and coach.
- Wilbur Evans (1905–1987), an actor and singer who performed in many different ways, from radio to Broadway.
- Samuel Gibbs French (1818–1910), a Major General during the American Civil War.
- George W. F. Gaunt (1865–1918), who was the President of the New Jersey State Senate.
- Big Daddy Graham (1953–2021), a comedian, writer, and sports radio personality.
- John W. Hazelton (1814–1878), who represented New Jersey in the U.S. Congress.
- Dan Klecko (born 1981), a former NFL football player.
- Gregg Murphy, a sports journalist known for broadcasting for the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Nathan T. Stratton (1813–1887), another person who represented New Jersey in the U.S. Congress.
- Al Szolack (born 1950), a retired basketball player famous for playing against the Harlem Globetrotters with the Washington Generals.
- Michelle Tumolo (born 1991), a women's lacrosse coach and former player.
See also
In Spanish: Mullica Hill para niños
