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Aldine, New Jersey

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Aldine, New Jersey
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountySalem
TownshipAlloway
Elevation
39 m (128 ft)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID874278[1]

Aldine is an unincorporated community located within Alloway Township in Salem County, New Jersey, United States.[2] It is located at the crossroads of Salem County Routes 611 and 635. The village includes several houses, farms and the Aldine United Methodist Church,[3] which was built in 1868, and underwent many renovations. The church has an Elmer mailing address, but is located in the Aldine section of Alloway Township.[4][5]

Aldine was known as Nazareth until about 1869. It was also known as Watson's Corner. The name Aldine was given at the time the post office was established.[6]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aldine, New Jersey
  2. ^ Locality Search, State of New Jersey
  3. ^ Nazareth Methodist Episcopal Church, New Jersey Churchscape
  4. ^ Aldine United Methodist Church » About
  5. ^ New Jersey Industrial Directory. 1915. pp. 2–3.
  6. ^ Place Names of Salem County N.J., West Jersey History Project