Roadstown, New Jersey facts for kids
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Roadstown, New Jersey
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 Roadstown, New Jersey
Location in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Roadstown, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Roadstown, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Cumberland |
| Township | Stow Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.84 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 155 |
| • Density | 185.41/sq mi (71.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 34-63810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 879728 |
Roadstown is a small community in New Jersey, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it's a place without its own local government. Roadstown is located within Stow Creek Township in Cumberland County.
You can find Roadstown where two roads meet: County Route 620 and County Route 626. It's about 3 miles (5 km) southwest of a town called Shiloh.
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How Many People Live Here?
Roadstown's Population
According to the 2020 census, about 155 people live in Roadstown.
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| 2020 | 155 | — | |
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Roadstown's Past
Early Days of Roadstown
Before the American Revolution (the war where America became independent), Roadstown was an important place in the area. Back then, it was known as "Sayre's Cross-Roads" or "Sayre's Corners." It was named after Ananias Sayre, who was a respected citizen and the county sheriff.
Growing Community
In 1789, a farmer and chair-maker named Maskell Ware moved to Roadstown. He made chairs by hand, and today, chairs made by him are special items that collectors want.
The Cohansey Baptist Church moved to Roadstown in 1802. This church was started way back in 1683, making it the third oldest Baptist church in New Jersey. A post office was also set up in Roadstown in 1803.
By 1834, Roadstown had a tavern (a type of inn), two stores, and about 20 homes. Most of the people living there were farmers. By 1882, the community had grown to about 200 people.
Famous People from Roadstown
Some interesting people who were born in, lived in, or had strong connections to Roadstown include:
- Harris Flanagin (1817–1874): He was a politician and a lawyer. He even served as the 7th governor of Arkansas.
- Charles Elmer Hires (1851–1937): He was the person who invented root beer! The popular drink "Hires Root Beer" is named after him.
