Squankum, New Jersey facts for kids
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Squankum, New Jersey
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 Squankum, New Jersey
Location in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Squankum, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Squankum, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Township | Howell |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 880830 |
Squankum is a quiet community located within Howell Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger township, rather than having its own separate local government. The name "Squankum" comes from the Lenape Native American language. It means "place of evil ghosts" or "place where evil spirits dwell." Don't worry, it's just a name from a long time ago!
A long time ago, another town in Gloucester County was also called Squankum. Because of postal rules, two towns couldn't have the same name. So, that town changed its name to Williamstown.
About Squankum
Squankum is a peaceful area in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It's close to nature and popular spots. One of these is Allaire State Park, which is a great place for outdoor activities. You can go hiking, fishing, or just explore the natural beauty there.
Getting There
If you want to visit Squankum, it's easy to find. Major county roads like Route 524 and Route 547 run through the area. You can also get to Squankum and its nearby town, Farmingdale, by taking Interstate 195 and using exit 31B.
