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Ferrell, New Jersey

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Ferrell, New Jersey
Country United States
state New Jersey
CountyGloucester
TownshipElk
Named forThomas M. Ferrell
Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
ZIP code
08343
GNIS feature ID0876326[1]

Ferrell is an unincorporated community located within Elk Township, in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States.[2] It was named after Thomas M. Ferrell of Glassboro, a well-known politician in the area. The community of Ferrell was originally known as Fairview, but was changed to its current name as soon as the post office was established, due to an already existing Fairview.

References

  1. ^ "Ferrell". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  2. ^ Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed June 9, 2016.