Adelphia, New Jersey
Adelphia, New Jersey | |
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 Adelphia as seen from Elton Adelphia Road (CR 524) westbound approaching Wyckoff Mill Road | |
  Adelphia, New Jersey Adelphia's location in Monmouth County (Inset: Monmouth County in New Jersey)  Adelphia, New Jersey Adelphia, New Jersey (New Jersey)  Adelphia, New Jersey Adelphia, New Jersey (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 40°13′05″N 74°15′23″W / 40.21806°N 74.25639°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Township | Howell |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| ZIP code | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0874260[3] |
Adelphia is an unincorporated community located within Howell Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States.[4] The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP code 07710.[1]
Nomenclature
Prior to the community adapting its name from the Greek word for 'brotherhood' (adelphia), the area was previously known as Turkey. The only remnants of Turkey happen to lie within the title of a nearby county park, Turkey Swamp Park.
Geography and demographics
The community of Adelphia has a total area of 35.41 km² (22 mi²) and a population of 17,000 (est.) people.[5] The area is composed of various portions of Howell Township, New Jersey, and reaches into portions of Colts Neck Township, Farmingdale, and Freehold Township.
Education
Adelphia is the home of the Talmudical Academy of Central New Jersey, Howell Memorial Middle School and Adelphia School. Students from K-5 attend Adelphia School, students from 6-8 attend Howell Memorial Middle School, and students from 9-12 either attend Howell High School, Freehold Township High School or Colts Neck High School, depending on their location within the district.
The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station of Rutgers University is also situated in Adelphia.[6]
Transportation
New Jersey Transit provides bus transportation to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on the 139 route and to both Jersey City and Newark on the 64 and 67 routes.[7]
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, Adelphia has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]
Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Adelphia include:
- Charles Asa Francis (1855-1934), politician who served in both the New Jersey General Assembly and New Jersey Senate.[9]
References
- ^ a b Look Up a ZIP Code for Adelphia, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed August 26, 2013.
- ^ Zip Codes, State of New Jersey. Accessed August 26, 2013.
- ^ "Adelphia". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
- ^ Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed February 16, 2015.
- ^ Adelphia Fire Company
- ^ New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
- ^ Monmouth County Bus / Rail connections, New Jersey Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of July 26, 2010. Accessed July 29, 2012.
- ^ Climate Summary for Adelphia, New Jersey
- ^ via Associated Press. "C. A. Francis Dead. New Jersey Treasurer for Last 14 Years of Monmouth County and First Mayor of Long Branch", The New York Times, April 19, 1934. Accessed February 19, 2018. "Charles Asa Francis, active for more than half a century in Monmouth County politics, died early today at his home after a year of failing health. He was 83 years old. Born in the small inland community of Turkey, now known as Adelphia, on Oct. 28, 1851, he moved to North Long Branch in youth and soon became associated with the business and political life of the community."
