Seaville, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Seaville, New Jersey
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Seaville Friends Meetinghouse
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 Seaville, New Jersey
Location in Cape May County, New Jersey
Seaville, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Seaville, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Cape May |
| Township | Upper |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| Area code(s) | 609, 640 |
| FIPS code | 34-66540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 880453 |
Seaville is a small community in New Jersey, a state in the United States. It's located in Cape May County, within a larger area called Upper Township. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government counts for population, even though it's not a separate town.
Even though it's a small place, Seaville has its own unique history. A post office opened here way back in 1849. Remington Corson was the very first postmaster, helping people send and receive mail.
One cool thing about Seaville is its fire trucks! They are bright yellow, which is pretty unusual. Most fire trucks are red. This tradition started in 1985. The Seaville Fire Rescue Company thought new rules meant their trucks had to be yellow. The fire company was formed in 1964. They bought their first fire truck a year later. Today, they respond to over 200 calls each year. Their fire station is on Route 50, across from Dino's Seaville Diner.
Learning in Seaville
Students living in Seaville attend schools in the Upper Township School District. This district serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
After eighth grade, students go to high school in the Ocean City School District. They attend Ocean City High School.
There are also special schools for students across the whole county. These include Cape May County Technical High School. This school offers special training in different job skills. Another is the Cape May County Special Services School District. This district helps students with unique learning needs.
Famous People from Seaville
Some interesting people have connections to Seaville:
- Joshua Swain Jr. He is buried in the Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Seaville.
- Walter S. Leaming He was born right here in Seaville.
