Wolfert, New Jersey facts for kids
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Wolfert, New Jersey
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 Wolfert, New Jersey
Location in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Wolfert, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Wolfert, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Gloucester |
| Township | East Greenwich |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 881897 |
Wolfert was a small, unnamed place, or an unincorporated community, located in East Greenwich Township. It was part of Gloucester County in the state of New Jersey. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, but is part of a larger township or county.
History of Wolfert
Wolfert has a long history, dating back to the 1700s.
Early Settlers and Community Life
One of the first people to settle in the Wolfert area was Solomon Lippincott. He bought about 200 acres of land there in 1741. This was a very large piece of land back then!
In 1756, a religious group called the Society of Friends started using Lippincott's home as a place to worship. The Quakers are known for their peaceful beliefs. A graveyard, called "Solomons Graveyard," was also started on the property. The oldest burials there date back to 1795. This means people have been buried there for over 200 years.
The Railroad Arrives
Later, in 1871, a branch of the West Jersey Railroad was built through Wolfert. A train station was also built in the community. This would have made it easier for people to travel and for goods to be moved in and out of Wolfert.
