Retreat, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Retreat, New Jersey
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Along Big Hill Road
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 Retreat, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Retreat, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Retreat, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | Southampton |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| Area code(s) | 609 |
| GNIS feature ID | 879666 |
Retreat is a small, quiet place in New Jersey. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes that are part of a larger township. Retreat is located within Southampton Township. This area is in Burlington County.
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Discovering Retreat, New Jersey
Retreat is a peaceful spot. You'll find some houses grouped together here. They are mostly along Big Hill Road and Retreat Road.
Nature Around Retreat
To the southeast of Retreat, there's a big cranberry bog. This is a wet, marshy area where cranberries grow. Southwest of Retreat is Leisuretowne. This is a community for older adults. Most of the other land around Retreat is covered by forests.
A Glimpse into Retreat's Past
Retreat has an interesting history. It was first called New Retreat. This name came about during the American Revolutionary War. A soldier from the Continental Army used this hidden spot. He made cannonballs here during the war.
Hiding from the British
The location was a secret. This helped keep it safe from the British army. At that time, the British were in Mount Holly. Retreat's hidden nature made it a perfect place for making important supplies.
Later Industries
After the war, Retreat became home to cotton mills. These mills made cotton products. They operated for many years. However, they closed down by the 1840s.
