Rancocas Woods, New Jersey facts for kids
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Rancocas Woods, New Jersey
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 Rancocas Woods, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Rancocas Woods, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Rancocas Woods, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | Mount Laurel |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08054
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| Area code(s) | 609, 640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 879610 |
Rancocas Woods is a small community located in Mount Laurel Township. It's part of Burlington County in the state of New Jersey.
This community was built where an old amusement park used to be. The first houses in Rancocas Woods were constructed in the 1930s. When the community was new, it faced some challenges.
For example, there were no proper sewer systems installed. This was because the land didn't drain very well. As a result, the area would sometimes flood during heavy rainstorms. Also, the water pressure from the fire hydrants wasn't strong enough. The local volunteer fire department had to get water from the nearby Rancocas Creek to fight fires.
In 2018, the Mount Laurel Zoning Board made a decision about a part of the community. They voted to change some commercial land into residential land. This allowed a developer to build an apartment complex there. This new plan was expected to bring better sewers and fire hydrants to the area. However, it would also change the look of the shops on what people call "Main Street Mount Laurel." Many people in the community were not happy about this proposal.
Location of Rancocas Woods
Rancocas Woods is situated right next to the Rancocas Creek. This creek is an important river that eventually flows into the larger Delaware River.
If you're traveling by car, you can reach Rancocas Woods from Interstate 295 at Exit 43. While there isn't a direct exit from the New Jersey Turnpike, the closest exits are Exit 4 (for Route 73 – Mount Laurel) and Exit 5 (for County Route 541 – Burlington and Mount Holly).
Transportation Options
New Jersey Transit provides bus service for the community. You can catch a bus on the 413 route. This bus route connects Rancocas Woods to and from the city of Philadelphia.
