Jacobstown, New Jersey
Jacobstown, New Jersey | |
|---|---|
 Center of Jacobstown along CR 528 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | North Hanover |
| Named for | Jacob Andrew |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 877402[1] |
Jacobstown is an unincorporated community located within North Hanover Township, in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. Jacobstown got its name from a Quaker named Jacob Andrew.[2] The community houses the North Hanover Township municipal building, courthouse, and two elementary schools within the North Hanover Township School District.[3]
Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Jacobstown include:
- Joe Borden (1854–1929), 19th century MLB pitcher.[4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jacobstown, New Jersey
- ^ Thomas Sharp Griffiths (1904). A history of Baptists in New Jersey. Barr Press Pub. Co. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
- ^ Google (May 24, 2015). "Aerial view of Jacobstown" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
- ^ "Joe Borden". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
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