West Creek, New Jersey facts for kids
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West Creek, New Jersey
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 West Creek, New Jersey
Location in Ocean County, New Jersey
West Creek, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
West Creek, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Ocean |
| Township | Eagleswood |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| ZIP Code |
08092
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| GNIS feature ID | 0881694 |
West Creek is a small, unincorporated community. It is a hamlet located within Eagleswood Township. This community is found in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
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A Look Back: History of West Creek
West Creek gets its name from a stream that flows through the area. This stream is called Westecunk Creek.
The Name's Meaning
The name "Westecunk" comes from the Lenape people. The Lenape were Native Americans who lived in this region. In their language, "westeconk" means "place of fat meat."
Inventing the Sneakbox
An interesting invention happened in West Creek. In 1836, a man named Captain Hazelton Seaman built something special. He designed and built the very first "Devil's Coffin." This was a type of small, low boat called a sneakbox. Sneakboxes were often used for hunting ducks.
Learning in West Creek
Students in West Creek attend local schools. The elementary school for younger students is Eagleswood Elementary School. Older students go to schools in the Pinelands Regional School District.
Where is West Creek?
West Creek has its own United States Postal Service ZIP Code, which is 08092. In the year 2000, about 3,003 people lived in the area covered by this ZIP Code. The community also has a small airport for private planes. It is called Eagles Nest Airport.
Images for kids
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A map of West Creek from 1878, showing how the area looked long ago.
