Seabrook, New Jersey facts for kids
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Seabrook, New Jersey
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 Seabrook, New Jersey
Location in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Seabrook, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Seabrook, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Cumberland |
| Township | Upper Deerfield |
| Named for | Charles F. Seabrook |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 46,872 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
08302
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| GNIS feature ID | 0880448 |
Seabrook is a community in Upper Deerfield Township, located in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It is not a separate town but an "unincorporated community," meaning it's part of a larger township. The area uses the United States Postal Service ZIP code 08302. Both the community and a specific area within it, called Seabrook Farms, are named after Charles F. Seabrook. He was a businessman who once ran one of the world's largest farms for growing vegetables here.
In 2010, the population for the area covered by ZIP Code 08302 was 46,872 people. In 2000, the population was 44,450.
Seabrook's Climate
The weather in Seabrook has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Seabrook has a "humid subtropical climate." This means it gets plenty of rain all year, and the temperatures are generally warm.
Seabrook Farms History
Charles F. Seabrook and his three sons operated a large business in Seabrook that processed and froze foods. During World War II, they faced a shortage of workers for their food processing plants. To solve this problem, the company began hiring Japanese Americans in late 1943. These individuals had been relocated from special camps during the war.
Within a year, nearly 1,000 workers moved to Seabrook from these camps. Eventually, close to 3,000 Japanese Americans settled there. Many families stayed in Seabrook after the war, as the company continued to grow.
The company also hired people of Japanese ancestry from Latin American countries. These individuals had also been brought to American camps. Through the efforts of a lawyer named Wayne M. Collins, many were allowed to move to Seabrook to work. Many of them later became American citizens.
In October 1994, some local residents who used to work at Seabrook Farms opened a small museum. It is called the Seabrook Educational and Cultural Center. The museum has displays and videos that share the story of Seabrook Farms and the people who lived and worked there.
