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Introduction to Shamong, New Jersey
Shamong, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 20 miles E of Cherry Hill, New Jersey (center to center) and 27 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of approximately 6,462.
Shamong History
Settlers arrived in the 18th century and a dam and a mill were established by the first half of the 18th century. Iron working began in the mid 1700s. The town of Shamong was created from parts of Southampton Township, Washington Township, and Medford Township. It was officially incorporated on February 19th, 1852, by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature. According to one tradition, the name "Shamong" was taken from an Indian term meaning "horn place".
Shamong and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Shamong
The Barclay Farmstead Museum includes an early 19th century 32-acre farmstead complete with a farmhouse, gardens and trails. Tuckerton Seaport is a working seaport village with has a museum housing exhibits which reflect the New Jersey Shore's maritime history. Shamong also offers easy access to the 115,000-acre Wharton State Forest, and the 32,000-acre Lebanon State Forest. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, canoeing, and kayaking at both of these. New Jersey State Aquarium, the Philadelphia Zoo, Camden Children's Garden, and the Adventure Aquarium are other popular attractions in the area.
Shamong Transportation
Philadelphia International Airport is the nearest major airport.
Shamong Higher Education
Nearby colleges include Burlington County College, Camden County College, and Holy Family College.
Shamong strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
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