Roebling, New Jersey facts for kids
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Roebling, New Jersey
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Map of the former Florence-Roebling CDP in Burlington County. Inset: Location of Burlington County in New Jersey.
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 Roebling, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Roebling, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Roebling, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | Florence |
| Named for | Charles Roebling |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) 14.07% |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,585 |
| • Density | 3,617.56/sq mi (1,397.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08554
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| Area code(s) | 609/640 |
| FIPS code | 34-64350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02584023 |
Roebling is a small community in Florence Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area the government tracks for population information.
In 2010, Roebling became its own CDP. Before that, it was part of a larger area called Florence-Roebling. In 2010, the population of Roebling was 3,715 people.
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What Is the History of Roebling?
Roebling was founded by Charles Roebling. He was the son of John A. Roebling. The community is known for the Roebling Steel Mill, also called the Kinkora Works.
How Did the Roebling Company Help Build Famous Landmarks?
The John A. Roebling & Sons company was very important. They made the steel for many famous bridges. These include the Brooklyn Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge. They also built bridges over places like Niagara Falls.
The steel mill also made special cables. These cables were used for elevators in tall buildings. Some of these buildings are the Empire State Building in New York City and the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.. The company even made the wire for the first slinky toy!
Where Is Roebling Located?
Roebling is located in New Jersey. It covers about 1.173 square miles (3.036 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.008 square miles (2.610 square kilometers). The rest is water, about 0.165 square miles (0.426 square kilometers).
Who Lives in Roebling?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 3,715 | — | |
| 2020 | 3,585 | −3.5% | |
| Population source: 2010 | |||
In 2010, there were 3,715 people living in Roebling. There were 1,410 households, which are groups of people living together. About 964 of these were families. The community had 1,481 housing units.
Most people in Roebling were White (83.28%). There were also Black or African American (8.51%) and Asian (4.63%) residents. About 4.74% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (33.5%) had children under 18. About 47.6% were married couples. The average household had 2.63 people. The average family had 3.19 people.
The population's age range was varied. About 24.8% were under 18 years old. About 11.1% were 65 years or older. The average age was 37.7 years.
What Is the Roebling Historic District?
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Roebling Historic District
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Roebling Village Tavern
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Roebling Park, South Street, 2nd and 8th Avenues, Roland Street, Alden, Norman Railroad, and Amboy Avenues |
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| Area | 76 acres (31 ha) |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 78001748 |
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| Added to NRHP | May 22, 1978 |
The Roebling Historic District is a special area. It is 76 acres big. This district is important for its history. It shows how the community was planned. It also shows the history of industry and people who moved there.
The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It includes 94 buildings that are part of its history.
How Do People Get Around Roebling?
Roebling has public transportation options. The River Line is a train service. It connects Roebling to Camden and Trenton. There are stations in Roebling and Florence.
New Jersey Transit also provides bus service. Bus route 409 goes to and from Philadelphia.
What About Education in Roebling?
Children in Roebling attend schools in the Florence Township School District.
Who Are Some Famous People from Roebling?
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Roebling:
- Heath Fillmyer (born 1994), a professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals.
- Gia Maione (1941–2013), a singer who was married to singer Louis Prima.
- John A. Roebling, who created the steel for the Brooklyn Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge.
