Othello, New Jersey facts for kids
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Othello, New Jersey
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 Othello, New Jersey
Location in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Othello, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Othello, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Cumberland |
| Townships | Greenwich |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.22 km2) |
| • Land | 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 132 |
| • Density | 106.54/sq mi (41.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 34-55320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806160 |
Othello is a small, quiet community in Greenwich Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a specific area recognized for population counting, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a town or city. It was first listed as a "census-designated place" (CDP) in 2020. At that time, about 132 people lived here.
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A Look Back in Time
Othello has an interesting past. Long ago, there were three taverns in the area. One of these was inside the Ewing-Bacon House, also called Resurrection Hall. This house was very old, with parts built in the early 1700s. A man named Charles Ewing gave it the name Resurrection Hall.
A Stop on the Underground Railroad
Othello, along with nearby Springtown, played an important role in history. These communities were "stations" on the Underground Railroad. This was a secret network of safe houses and routes. It helped enslaved African Americans escape to freedom in the years before the American Civil War.
Othello's Post Office
Even though Othello is a small place, it once had its own post office. It operated for a short time, from April 1897 until November 1906. Despite this, Othello still appears on many maps today.
Where is Othello?
Othello is located in a part of Greenwich Township that locals sometimes call the "Head of Greenwich" or "Upper Greenwich."
Roads and Waterways
Several local roads pass through Othello. These include Ye Greate Street, which is part of CR 623 and CR 703. Another road is Sheppards Mill Road, also known as CR 650.
A stream called Pine Mount Creek flows through Othello. It travels south until it reaches the Cohansey River. The Cohansey River then empties into the Delaware Bay.
People of Othello
According to the 2020 United States census, the population of Othello was 132 people.
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| 2020 | 132 | — | |
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