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Introduction to Haddon Heights, New Jersey
Haddon Heights, New Jersey is 1 mile E of Gloucester, New Jersey and 7 miles SE of href="http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/pennsylvania/philadelphia">Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Camden county. The population of the town is 7,547.
Haddon Heights History
Settlement began in this region around 1700. It is believed that John Hinchman was the first man to settle in the area. The community was named Haddon Heights because of its high elevation and proximity to Haddonfield. In the 18th century, King's Run was dammed, and a mill race and fulling mill were constructed by John Thorn Glover. In 1890, Benjamin A. Lippincott built a passenger station for the Atlantic City Railroad Company. Lippincott and Charles Hillman planned the community of Haddon Heights. It was officially incorporated on March 2, 1904.
Haddon Heights and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Haddon Heights
The Independence National Historical Park, which includes the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, is a popular destination near Haddon Heights. Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, the Caleb Pusey House and Landingford Plantation, Walt Whitman House, the Abington Art Center, and the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site are some of the historic sites in the area. Other attractions in the area include the New Jersey State Aquarium, the Philadelphia Zoo, the Adventure Aquarium and Camden Children's Garden.
Haddon Heights Transportation
Philadelphia International is the nearest major airport.
Haddon Heights Higher Education
Rutgers University-Camden, Camden County College and Temple University are among the colleges and universities accessible from Haddon Heights.
Haddon Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Haddon Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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