Whig Lane, New Jersey facts for kids
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Whig Lane, New Jersey
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 Whig Lane, New Jersey
Location in Salem County, New Jersey
Whig Lane, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Whig Lane, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Salem |
| Township | Upper Pittsgrove |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 881769 |
Whig Lane is a small place in New Jersey, United States. It's located inside Upper Pittsgrove Township in Salem County. It's about 5 miles (8 km) east of a town called Woodstown. Whig Lane is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a neighborhood or area that doesn't have its own separate local government. Instead, it's part of a larger township.
The Story Behind Whig Lane's Name
Whig Lane got its name from an important event that happened there a long time ago. This was in 1769, before the American Revolution, which was the war where America became independent from Great Britain.
Whigs and Tories: A Colonial Clash
The name "Whig Lane" comes from a disagreement between two groups of people. These groups were called the "Whigs" and the "Tories."
- The Whigs were people who supported the idea of American independence. They believed the colonies should govern themselves.
- The Tories were also called Loyalists. They wanted to stay loyal to the King of Great Britain.
In 1769, a fight or argument happened between these two groups in this area. Because of this event, the place became known as Whig Lane. Interestingly, before this, one part of the area was even called "Tory Lane."
Whig Lane's Post Office
Whig Lane also had its own post office. This post office was open in the year 1897. Having a post office meant that people living in Whig Lane could send and receive mail right in their own community.
