Port Republic, New Jersey facts for kids
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Port Republic, New Jersey
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Amanda Blake Store
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Map of Port Republic in Atlantic County. Inset: Location of Atlantic County in the State of New Jersey.
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Census Bureau map of Port Republic, New Jersey
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 Port Republic, New Jersey
Location in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Port Republic, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Port Republic, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County | Atlantic | |
| Incorporated | March 1, 1905 | |
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| • Type | City | |
| • Body | City Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.55 sq mi (22.14 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.46 sq mi (19.33 km2) | |
| • Water | 1.09 sq mi (2.81 km2) 12.70% | |
| Area rank | 225th of 565 in state 13th of 23 in county |
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| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,101 | |
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1,109 | |
| • Rank | 526th of 565 in state 21st of 23 in county |
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| • Density | 147.5/sq mi (57.0/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 520th of 565 in state 20th of 23 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08241
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| Area code | 609 exchanges: 404, 652, 748 | |
| FIPS code | 3400160600 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885360 | |
Port Republic is a small city located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It sits right on the Mullica River. In 2020, about 1,101 people lived there.
One interesting fact about Port Republic is that it's a "dry town." This means that, by law, stores and restaurants are not allowed to sell alcohol.
Geographically, Port Republic is part of the South Jersey region. It's also near the bigger cities of Atlantic City and Hammonton.
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Port Republic's History
Port Republic has a long and interesting history. Back in 1774, some early settlers wanted to build a dam and mills along Nacote Creek.
In its early days, the city was called Wrangleboro. During the American Revolutionary War, Port Republic played an important role. It became a safe place for people from a nearby community called Chestnut Neck. The British Army attacked and damaged Chestnut Neck on October 6, 1778.
Port Republic was also a base for "privateers." These were private ships allowed by the government to capture goods from British forces during the war. One of the refugees, Daniel Mathis, built the Franklin Inn in Port Republic. Today, this old inn is a private house.
Some British ships got stuck in the creek because of the low tide. To remember this event, a monument was put up on October 6, 1911. It marks the spot of the Battle of Chestnut Neck. A statue of a soldier stands on top of the 50-foot monument, looking out at the river as if still guarding against enemies.
In 1842, people tried to change the name from Wrangleborough to Unionville. But since another Unionville already existed in New Jersey, they chose the name "Port Republic." The city officially became a city on March 1, 1905. It was formed from parts of Galloway Township. The name "Port Republic" comes from the idea of the "U.S. Republic."
Where is Port Republic?
Port Republic covers about 8.55 square miles (22.14 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a smaller part being water.
Some smaller communities and places within Port Republic include Chestnut Neck and Unionville.
The city shares its borders with Galloway Township in Atlantic County. It also borders Bass River and Washington Township in Burlington County.
Port Republic is also part of the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve. This is a special protected natural area with unique plants and animals. It covers a huge area of 1.1 million acres and was set up by Congress in 1978.
People of Port Republic
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 405 | — | |
| 1920 | 340 | −16.0% | |
| 1930 | 373 | 9.7% | |
| 1940 | 402 | 7.8% | |
| 1950 | 423 | 5.2% | |
| 1960 | 561 | 32.6% | |
| 1970 | 586 | 4.5% | |
| 1980 | 837 | 42.8% | |
| 1990 | 992 | 18.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,037 | 4.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,115 | 7.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,101 | −1.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,109 | −0.5% | |
| Population sources: 1910–2000 1910–1920 1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, there were 1,115 people living in Port Republic. There were 415 households, and most of them (320) were families. The population density was about 149 people per square mile.
The average household had about 2.67 people. The average family had about 3.03 people.
About 22.2% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age in the city was 46.1 years.
Learning in Port Republic
Students in Port Republic attend public schools from kindergarten through eighth grade. They go to Port Republic Elementary School, which is part of the Port Republic School District. In the 2018–19 school year, the school had 104 students.
For high school, students in ninth through twelfth grades go to Cedar Creek High School. This school is located in Egg Harbor City and opened in 2010. It's part of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District. This district serves students from several nearby towns, including Port Republic.
Students in Port Republic also have other options for high school. They can attend the Atlantic County Institute of Technology or the Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts.
Getting Around Port Republic
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Port Republic has many roads for getting around. The Garden State Parkway, a major highway, goes through the city. You can get on or off it at Interchange 48. U.S. Route 9 also passes through Port Republic.
There's an old bridge across Nacote Creek in Port Republic. It was built in 1904 and is the oldest bridge in Atlantic County. It's even listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places! This bridge is being repaired to make it safe for travel.
For public transportation, NJ Transit offers bus services. The 559 bus route connects Port Republic to Lakewood Township and Atlantic City.
Historic Places to See
Port Republic has some places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are important sites that are preserved for their history.
- The Amanda Blake Store is located at 104 Main Street. It was added to the list in 1979.
- The Port Republic Historic District is a larger area. It includes many historic buildings and was added to the list in 1991.
Famous People from Port Republic
Some notable people have connections to Port Republic:
- Stephen Dunn (1939–2021) was a poet who won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry.
See also
In Spanish: Port Republic para niños
