Tuckahoe, New Jersey facts for kids
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Tuckahoe, New Jersey
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Tuckahoe station, built in 1884 in Tuckahoe
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 Tuckahoe, New Jersey
Location in Cape May County, New Jersey
Tuckahoe, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Tuckahoe, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Cape May |
| Township | Upper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 357 |
| • Density | 342.28/sq mi (132.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Codes |
08250
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| Area code(s) | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-74180 |
Tuckahoe is a small community in New Jersey. It's located in Cape May County, within a larger area called Upper Township. It's known as a "census-designated place" or CDP, which means it's a special area the government counts for population, but it's not a separate town with its own local government.
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| 2020 | 357 | — | |
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History of Tuckahoe
Tuckahoe gets its name from a special plant called the tuckahoe. This plant is actually a type of fungus, sometimes called "Indian Bread." It grew in large amounts in this area on the roots of certain trees.
Long ago, Native Americans, especially members of the Lenape tribes, would visit this area to gather the tuckahoe. They would grind it into a powder, like flour. This flour was then used for cooking and baking, often as an ingredient in their cornbread.
A bridge was built in 1926 to connect Tuckahoe to Corbin City, which is its neighbor to the north. This bridge was updated in 1961. Tuckahoe is also where the Cape May Seashore Lines Railroad has its main office.
Getting Around Tuckahoe
Tuckahoe Road is an important road that starts in Cross Keys, New Jersey. It helps people get to Ocean City and other beach towns along the coast. It's a good alternative route to the Atlantic City Expressway.
Schools in Tuckahoe
Students living in Tuckahoe attend schools that are part of the Upper Township School District. This district serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade. After 8th grade, students go to Ocean City High School for grades 9 through 12.
There are also county-wide schools available for students. These include the Cape May County Technical High School and the Cape May County Special Services School District.
