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*[[Thomas Lee (New Jersey)|Thomas Lee]] (1780–1856), represented [[New Jersey]] at large in the [[United States House of Representatives]] from 1833-1837. He was postmaster of Port Elizabeth from 1818-1833 and 1846-1849 and founder of Port Elizabeth Library and Academy.<ref>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=L000205 Thomas Lee], ''[[Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]]''. Accessed October 17, 2007.</ref> |
*[[Thomas Lee (New Jersey)|Thomas Lee]] (1780–1856), represented [[New Jersey]] at large in the [[United States House of Representatives]] from 1833-1837. He was postmaster of Port Elizabeth from 1818-1833 and 1846-1849 and founder of Port Elizabeth Library and Academy.<ref>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=L000205 Thomas Lee], ''[[Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]]''. Accessed October 17, 2007.</ref> |
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==Climate== |
==Climate== |
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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Port Elizabeth has a [[Humid subtropical climate|humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. |
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Port Elizabeth has a [[Humid subtropical climate|humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=185582&cityname=Port+Elizabeth%2C+New+Jersey%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Port Elizabeth, New Jersey]</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 15:43, 2 January 2014
Port Elizabeth, New Jersey | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cumberland |
| Township | Maurice River |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| ZIP code | 08348 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0879436[1] |
- Not to be confused with Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal.
Port Elizabeth is an unincorporated community within Maurice River Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP code 08348.
As of the 2000 United States Census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08348 was 455.
Route 47 and Route 55 intersect in Port Elizabeth.
History
Port Elizabeth, named for Elizabeth Clark Bodly, a Quaker and owner of lands on which Port Elizabeth lays, was laid out in 1785. In 1778, a dam was built on the Manumuskin River, drying out valuable lands for farmers, who flocked in. Further down the river wharves were built, giving Port Elizabeth the Port part of the name.
Historic structures
- Port Elizabeth United Methodist Church,[2] built in 1827 to replace Cumberland County's first Methodist Church which was built in 1786
- John Boggs Hall, built in 1854 as the Port Elizabeth School, was moved to its present location in 1958
- Port Elizabeth Library, built in 1810 as a general store
- Eagle Glass Works Hotel, built around 1807 to house the Eagle Glass Works
- St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church, built in 1810 for the Eagle Glass Works workers, was moved to Goshen in 1878
Notable people
Notable current and former residents of Port Elizabeth include:
- Mike Lafferty (born 1975), Enduro motorcycle champion.[3]
- Thomas Lee (1780–1856), represented New Jersey at large in the United States House of Representatives from 1833-1837. He was postmaster of Port Elizabeth from 1818-1833 and 1846-1849 and founder of Port Elizabeth Library and Academy.[4]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Port Elizabeth has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
References
- ^ "Port Elizabeth". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-10-06.
- ^ "Port Elizabeth United Methodist Church, New Jersey", Accessed February 1, 2013.
- ^ Palmer, Kit. "Laughing All The Way", CycleNews, April 11, 2005. Accessed December 24, 2007. "Mike Lafferty and Rich Lafferty finished 1-2 at the fourth round of the AMA FMF Racing National Enduro Series, held in the Lafferty's backyard in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, yesterday."
- ^ Thomas Lee, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed October 17, 2007.
- ^ Climate Summary for Port Elizabeth, New Jersey
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