Kresson, New Jersey
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| Kresson, New Jersey | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
  Kresson, New Jersey | |
| Coordinates: 39°51′27″N 74°55′17″W / 39.85750°N 74.92139°WCoordinates: 39°51′27″N 74°55′17″W / 39.85750°N 74.92139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Camden |
| Township | Voorhees |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| GNIS feature ID | 877613[1] |
Kresson (formerly known as Milford) is an unincorporated community within Voorhees Township, Camden County, New Jersey. The community was named after George Kress who ran a local general store.[2] Kresson Golf Course is a public golf course located in the area, nearby Route 73 and Kresson Lake.
In the area of Kresson is Kresson Elementary School, one of four elementary schools in the township. Kresson has over 300 students.
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kresson, New Jersey
- ↑ "History of Voorhees". Voorhees Township website. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
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