Hancock's Bridge, New Jersey
Hancock's Bridge is an unincorporated area located within Lower Alloways Creek Township in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP code 08038.
As of the United States 2000 Census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08038 was 282.[1]
Hancock's Bridge is located 3 feet (0.91 m) above sea level.[2]
[edit] Historic sites
The Hancock House is a historic structure that was the site of the 1778 Hancock's Bridge massacre. Built in 1734 for Judge William and Sarah Hancock, the house featured a blue glazed brick pattern, which gave the year of construction, 1734, and the initials of the couple for whom is was built, 'W S' for William and Sarah. William died in 1762, and passed the house to his son William, also a judge.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Census 2000 Fact Sheet for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08038, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 25, 2008.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hancock's Bridge, New Jersey
- ^ Hancock House, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Accessed December 25, 2008.
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Coordinates: 39°30′19″N 75°27′43″W / 39.50528°N 75.46194°W
