Sicklerville, New Jersey

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Sicklerville, New Jersey (latitude 39.717N, longitude -74.969W) is an unincorporated community located primarily within Winslow Township and Gloucester Township, Camden County, New Jersey. It was founded in 1851 by John Sickler, who lived in the area where the present-day town is located within Winslow Township. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08081.

[edit] Demographics

As of the United States 2000 Census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08081 was 42,891.

Median Age 32.3 years
Median Household Income $61,366
Average Household Size 3.05 people

[edit] History

Sicklerville was created along the Williamstown Branch of the Williamstown-Delaware River Railroad Line. John Sickler built the first railroad station there. The station transported glass goods to the New Jersey coast and to Philadelphia.

In 1874, the Sicklerville Post Office was established. Paul H. Sickler was appointed the first Postmaster. Today, the Post Office is located near the original location on Sicklerville Road. The post office also services contiguous addresses in portions of Gloucester Township and Washington Township.

Other Facts about Sicklerville:

In 1886, there were only ten residences in "Sicklerville".

There are five places of worship in Sicklerville:

Two Baptist Churches
The Sicklerville Methodist Episcopal (oldest Church, constructed over 131 years ago)
One other Methodist Church
Two Catholic Churches - St. John Neumen, St. Charles Borromeo

[edit] External link

Census 2000 Fact Sheet for Zip Code Tabulation Area 08081 from the United States Census Bureau

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