Vincentown, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vincentown, New Jersey
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Historic houses on Plum Street
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 Vincentown, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Vincentown, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Vincentown, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | Southampton |
| Named for | Vincent Leeds |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 535 |
| • Density | 985.27/sq mi (380.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08088
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| Area code(s) | 609, 640 |
| FIPS code | 34-76040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 881465 2806213 |
Vincentown is a small community in New Jersey, United States. It is located in Southampton Township within Burlington County. The community is found along the South Branch Rancocas Creek.
Vincentown is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area set up by the government for counting people. The local post office uses ZIP Code 08088 for mail delivery.
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People Living in Vincentown
Vincentown is a small place with a close-knit community.
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2020 census, 535 people live in Vincentown.
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| 2020 | 535 | — | |
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History of Vincentown
Learn how Vincentown got its name and what it was called before.
How Vincentown Got Its Name
In 1743, a man named Vincent Leeds bought the land where Vincentown now stands. The community was later named "Vincent's Town" after him.
Old Name: Brimstone Neck
Before it was called Vincent's Town, the area had a different name: Brimstone Neck.
Vincentown Historic District
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Vincentown Historic District
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John Woolston House
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Mill, Church, Pleasant, Main, and Race Streets, and Red Lion Road |
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| Area | 92 acres (37 ha) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Late Victorian, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 87002107 |
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| Added to NRHP | September 21, 1988 |
The Vincentown Historic District is a special area that protects old and important buildings. It covers about 92 acres. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Why is it Historic?
The district is important for its architecture, businesses, industries, religious sites, and social history. It includes 160 buildings and 3 sites that help tell the story of the past.
Cool Old Houses
- The John Woolston House is a brick house built in the Federal style. It has 2 and a half stories and was studied by historians in 1938.
- A house at 57 Main Street is a three-story building from around 1865. It's built in the Italianate style and has a cool small tower on its roof called a cupola.
Getting Around Vincentown
Vincentown has its own small airport.
Red Lion Airport
Red Lion Airport is located right in Vincentown. It's a local airport for small planes.
Fun Places to Visit
There are a couple of interesting spots in and around Vincentown.
- Pinelands Preservation Alliance: This group works to protect the nearby Pinelands National Reserve. They have their main office and a visitor center at the Bishop–Irick Farmstead.
- DeMastro Vineyards: This is a place where grapes are grown to make wine.
Famous People from Vincentown
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Vincentown.
- Samuel A. Dobbins (1814–1886): He was a Congressman for New Jersey from 1873 to 1877. A Congressman helps make laws for the country.
- Brad Ecklund (1922–2010): He was a professional football player who played five seasons in the NFL.
- Job H. Lippincott (1842–1900): He was a lawyer who became a judge on the New Jersey Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is the highest court in a state.
- Chauncey Morehouse (1902–1980): He was a famous jazz drummer.
- Jim Saxton (born 1943): He was also a Congressman for New Jersey, serving from 1984 to 2009.
- Beulah Woolston (1828–1886): She was a pioneering teacher who worked as a missionary in China.
Images for kids
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Italianate house at 57 Main Street
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