Phalanx, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Phalanx, New Jersey
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As seen from Phalanx Road
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 Phalanx, New Jersey
Location in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Phalanx, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Phalanx, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Township | Colts Neck |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 879262 |
Phalanx is a small community in New Jersey. It is not a separate town with its own government. Instead, it is part of Colts Neck Township. Phalanx is located in Monmouth County.
You can find Phalanx near the Swimming River Reservoir. It is also across from Brookdale Community College in Lincroft.
The Story Behind the Name
Phalanx got its name from a special group of people. This group was called the North American Phalanx. They lived there in the 1800s.
What Was the North American Phalanx?
The North American Phalanx was a unique community. It was a place where people lived and worked together. They focused on farming and sharing everything. This idea was popular in the 19th century.
Fires and Changes Over Time
The original community faced a big challenge. A fire caused them to break up in 1854. However, the main building of their community stood for many more years.
Sadly, another fire destroyed this historic building. This happened on November 14, 1972. After that, the farmland slowly changed. In the late 1970s, new homes were built. Now, Phalanx is mostly a residential area.
