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'Haddonfield' is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough had a total population of 11,659.
Haddonfield was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 6, 1875, within portions of Haddon Township, based on the results of a referendum held that same day. The borough separated from Haddon Township as an independent municipality in 1894."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 106.
Haddonfield was the second municipality in New Jersey (after Cape May) to set up a historical preservation district. In keeping with the historic appearance of the borough, some candidates for commissioner give out colored ribbons to their supporters in lieu of the more common yard signs.
From 1873 to the present day, the sale of liquor has been banned. However, it was at the Indian King Tavern in Haddonfield in the winter of 1777 that the New Jersey General Assembly met and declared that New Jersey was a free and independent state.[1]
Haddonfield is located at 1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 7.4 km² (2.9 mi²). 7.3 km² (2.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.05% water.
The Cooper River forms the border between Haddonfield and Cherry Hill. Haddonfield shares land borders with Haddon Township, Haddon Heights, Barrington, and Tavistock.
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 11,659 people (flat from 11,628 in the 1990 census, and down from 12,337 in 1980), 4,496 households, and 3,255 families residing in the borough. The population density is 1,590.7/km² (4,124.7/mi²). There are 4,620 housing units at an average density of 630.3/km² (1,634.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 96.47% White, 1.27% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. 1.46% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,496 households out of which 35.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% are married couples living together, 7.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% are non-families. 24.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.57 and the average family size is 3.09.
In the borough the population is spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.1 males.
The median income for a household in the borough is $86,872, and the median income for a family is $103,597. Males have a median income of $73,646 versus $44,968 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $43,170. 2.2% of the population and 1.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.0% of those under the age of 18 and 3.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Throughout the year, Haddonfield hosts many events. There are events such as the townwide sidewalk sale in the summer, and the fall festival in October. The fall festival is an event where community organizations may have booths along Kings Highway and there is scarecrow-making for kids. There is also the famous Haddonfield Crafts & Fine Arts Festival, where a large variety of vendors line the main street. One of the more major events is First Night, a New Year's Eve celebration of the arts, with a variety of performances. There is also the car show.
There are also events such as historic house tours and designer show houses. Many streets also choose to have a block party at some point during the year. Block parties are a great way for neighbors to get to know one another as they bring all the families together to enjoy good food and fun activities. In addition they help create a sense of pride for your street.
Haddonfield has a PATCO Hi-Speedline station that links it directly to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and other towns in Camden County. New Jersey Transit runs several bus lines through Haddonfield, most of which stop at the PATCO station. Most travel through Haddonfield is in the form of car. There are some congestion problems plaguing the town and borough commissioners have been holding numerous meetings to correct the problem, although there have been few improvements. Haddonfield also prides itself in being walkable. Most streets have sidewalks, and due to the small size of the town (2 miles or less from any point in town to any other as the crow flies), it is highly possible to walk to any part of town.
The Borough presently has a traffic campaign using the slogan ''Haddonfield Drives 25'' stating the only speed limit in the borough is 25 mph for all streets and roadways within the borough.
The Haddonfield area was occupied by Lenni Lenape Native Americans. The Lenape disappeared from the local area when settlers arrived. Arrowheads and pottery shards have been found by residents by the banks of the Cooper River, hinting that there was an Indian settlement in Haddonfield at one point in time.
Haddonfield was founded by Elizabeth Haddon (1680-1762), whose Quaker father, John Haddon, bought a 500 acre (2 km²) tract of land in the English colony of West Jersey to escape religious persecution. Elizabeth set sail alone from Southwark, England to the New World in 1701. Shortly after her arrival, she made a marriage proposal to John Estaugh, a Quaker minister, and they were married in 1702.
The Indian King Tavern, built in 1750, played a significant role in the American Revolution, and remains today as a state historical site and museum.
In 1838, William Estaugh Hopkins was digging in a marl pit when he uncovered large bones. He had the bones on display at his home, Birdwood. In 1858 these bones sparked the interest of a visitor, William Foulke. ''Hadrosaurus foulkii'', the first full skeleton of a dinosaur found in North America, was dug out from the marl pit in 1858 by Foulke. The entire skeleton was completely assembled in 1868 and was put on display at Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences, where it remains available for public viewing.
In 1875, Haddonfield became the first community to cede from Haddon Township and become a self-governing borough.
Aside from having one of the world's most significant paleontology sites, Haddonfield is also famous for its historic homes, quaint shops and legions of lawyers. A major legal center for the southern half of the state, the town houses the offices of more than 390 attorneys.
The Borough of Haddonfield has been governed under the Walsh Act since 1913, with three non-partisan commissioners elected for four-year concurrent terms.[2] Amongst themselves, the Commissioners select a Mayor and may select a Deputy Mayor. Each Commissioner oversees a Department within the Borough. The current commissioners are:[3]
★ 'Letitia G. (Tish) Colombi' - Mayor / Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Public Property
★ 'Ed Borden' - Commissioner of Public Affairs and Public Safety
★ 'Neal Rochford' - Commissioner of Revenue and Finance
The next election for borough commission is in May 2009.
Though the commission is nominally non-partisan, Colombi is active in the local Republican organization, while Borden is a former county prosecutor in Democratic-controlled Camden County.
Haddonfield is in the 1st Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 6th Legislative District.[4]
The Haddonfield Public Schools are a comprehensive public school district serving students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district has one public high school (Haddonfield Memorial High School, 9th-12th), one public middle school (Haddonfield Middle School, 6th-8th), and three public elementary schools (Central, Elizabeth Haddon, and J.F. Tatem, K-5). The school district serves the Borough of Haddonfield using funds mostly obtained through local property taxes. Students from Tavistock attend the district's schools as part of sending/receiving relationships. While most students are residents, a small number of students are taken on a tuition or voucher basis.
Elizabeth Haddon School, Tatem School, and Central School all serve K-5. Each school has approximately 3 sections in each grade. Facilities are modern and underwent major additions several years ago. The schools all host various events around the school. All schools in Haddonfield are walkable, and many students use this as their method of getting to school.
The Middle school, serving 6-8, currently has approximately 600 students.
Haddonfield is also home to Haddonfield Friends School (Quaker, Pre-K-8), Kingsway Learning Center (special education, ages 5 to 16) and Christ the King (Catholic, K-8). Bancroft NeuroHealth is headquartered in Haddonfield and operates an adjacent special education school and psychiatric facility. In July, 2005, Bancroft began soliciting requests for proposals to purchase its 20 acre property, as a precursor to moving its operations out of Haddonfield. There is currently, however, no specific timeline for any sale or relocation.
New Jersey Transit local bus service 451, 455 and 457 routes.[5]
★ In the movie ''When Harry Met Sally...'' (directed by Rob Reiner), Billy Crystal's character, Harry, is from Haddonfield.[6]
★ Although the movies in the ''Halloween'' franchise are set in Haddonfield, Illinois, Haddonfield, N.J. is in fact the inspiration for the town. Debra Hill, the co-writer of the movie, grew up in Haddonfield, New Jersey.Debra Hill's Obituary, ''The Independent'', March 9, 2005.
★ A scene in the movie ''AI'' takes place in Haddonfield, NJ and captures a shot of a house on Kings Highway. This is the location of the Flesh Fair, a rally of anti-robot activists.[7]
★ The musical artist Wednesday 13 has a song on his album ''Fang Bang'' entitled ''Haddonfield.''
Comcast Garden State Cable Channel 19 is a local access channel for the Borough of Haddonfield. This content of this channel is shared with several surrounding communities. This is a 'Virtual Television Network', which is made possible to operate with such little effort due to TelVue Virtual Television Networks, which creates virtual television channels where communities can post announcements.
★ William T. Cahill (1912-1996), Governor of New Jersey from 1970-1974.[8]
★ Joanna Cassidy (1945-), Actress, was raised in Haddonfield.[9]
★ Alfred E. Driscoll (1947-1954) Governor of New Jersey. lived for most of his life in the historic Birdwood home built by John Estaugh Hopkins on Hopkins Lane.[10]
★ Debra Hill (1950-2005), co-writer & producer for the film ''Halloween'' which is set in the fictional town of Haddonfield, Illinois.[11]
★ Jeff Hornacek (1963-), NBA Player, lived in Haddonfield while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.
★ David Laganella (1974-), avant-guard classical composer hailed as Philadelphia's best young composer by the American Composers Orchestra.[12]
★ Matt Maloney (1971-), NBA Player, attended Christ the King (Catholic, K-8). and Haddonfield Memorial High School, (9th-12th) before heading to the University of Pennsylvania and playing for the Houston Rockets.[13]
★ Bob McElwee (1935-), is a former on-field football official for 41 years with 27 of those years in the National Football League (NFL) from 1976 to 2003.[14]
★ Timothy Matlack (1736-1829), Birthplace of American Revolutionary War soldier and engrosser of the United States Declaration of Independence.
★ Scott Patterson (1958-), actor who played Luke on the ''Gilmore Girls''.[15]
★ Tom Sims, pioneer and world champion of snowboarding. In 1963, he created the "ski board," an early version of the snowboard, in the Middle School's shop room after failing to complete his intended project, a custom skateboard.[16]
★ Steven Spielberg (1946-), director.[17] (Though other sources show Haddon Heights).[18]
★ I. F. Stone (1907-1989), Author and anti-war activist, had Haddonfield roots.
★ Brian Zoubek (1988-), a collegiate basketball player for the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team.
1. "Haddonfield: Quaker roots run deep", ''Courier-Post'', October 19, 2006. Accessed June 28, 2007. "In 1777, as armies devastated Trenton during the Revolution, the Assembly reconvened in the Indian King Tavern in Haddonfield and passed legislation creating an independent state.... The Quakers' strong influence led to the banning of alcohol in 1873 -- a ban that still stands."
2. The Commission Form of Municipal Government, p. 53. Accessed August 10, 2007.
3. Haddonfield Borough Commission, Borough of Haddonfield. Accessed March 8, 2007.
4. 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 58. Accessed August 30, 2006.
5. Camden County Bus/Rail Connections, New Jersey Transit. Accessed June 21, 2007.
6. Transcript of ''When Harry Met Sally'', accessed May 12, 2007. "'Sally:' Harry, you and Marie are both from New Jersey. 'Marie:' Really. 'Harry:' Where are you from? 'Marie:' South Orange. 'Harry:' Haddenfield. [sic]"
7. BJ Swartz's Haddonfield Page
8. William Thomas Cahill biography, United States Congress. Accessed August 6, 2007.
9. Official biography at joannacassidy.com
10. Janson, Donald. "A LOOK AT HADDONFIELD OF OLD", ''The New York Times'', April 8, 1984. Accessed August 6, 2007. "Birdwood eventually became the home of the late Gov. Alfred E. Driscoll, who bought it in 1933 and lived there until he died."
11. Longsdorf, Amy. "Filmmaker plays it straight for heroic "World Trade Center'", ''Courier-Post'', August 13, 2006. "The idea for the film began with Halloween and Fisher King producer Debra Hill (a Haddonfield native), who initially approached McLoughlin and Jimeno about four years ago."
12. David Laganella: Under Ethereal, American Composers Orchestra. Accessed September 1, 2007
13. "MIAMI SENDS CHICAGO TO ITS FIRST DEFEAT AT HOME", ''The Columbian'', December 8, 1996. Accessed August 6, 2007. "Maloney grew up watching the 76ers and playing high school basketball at Haddonfield, about 10 miles outside of Philadelphia."
14. National Association of Sports Officials profile: Bob McElwee, accessed December 6, 2006.
15. Gray, Ellen. "JUST LIKE THE SHOW'S VIEWERS, HE'S SWEET ON 'GILMORE GIRLS' - BEFORE HE GRUMPILY POURED JOE, ACTOR PITCHED IN THE MINORS", ''Lexington Herald-Leader'', February 2, 2002. Accessed August 6, 2007. "The imaginary Connecticut town where Scott Patterson is serving coffee these days doesn't at first glance look all that different from the one in which he grew up: small and seemingly picture-perfect, its tree-lined streets filled with beautiful old homes. But the journey from Haddonfield, N.J., to the Gilmore Girls' Stars Hollow has been anything but direct."
16. A Man Who Helped Skiers Get on the Snowboard, ''Christian Science Monitor'', February 11, 1998.
17. Steven Spielberg: Timeline, CNN.com, accessed February 27, 2007. "The Spielberg family moves to Haddonfield, New Jersey."
18. Spielberg's family values, ''USA Today'' by Anthony Breznican, June 23, 2005. "I first became aware of the sky when my father pointed out the Perseid meteor shower to me when I was about 6 years old, living in Haddon Heights, N.J."
★ haddonfieldnj.org: Official Borough of Haddonfield website-jointly supporting the community with the Partnership for Haddonfield
★ HaddonfieldOnline.com: News, views, information, events, and shopping for Haddonfield
★ firstnighthaddonfield.org: A "no-alchohol" celebration of the arts on New Years Eve
★ www.theretrospect.com: Official legal newspaper for the Borough of Haddonfield
★ Haddonfield - South Jersey Tourism Commission
★ Indian King Tavern Museum
★ Hadrosaurus Website
★ Academy of Natural Sciences Dinosaur Hall
★ Stories of Haddonfield's Past
★ Historical Society of Haddonfield
★ Haddonfield Public Schools
★ Haddonfield Middle School
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★ National Center for Education Statistics data for the Haddonfield Public Schools
★ Bancroft NeuroHealth
★ Haddonfield Friends School
★ Kingsway Learning Center
★ Christ the King
★ Haddonfield Memorial High School
Haddonfield highlighted in Camden County
Haddonfield was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 6, 1875, within portions of Haddon Township, based on the results of a referendum held that same day. The borough separated from Haddon Township as an independent municipality in 1894."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 106.
Haddonfield was the second municipality in New Jersey (after Cape May) to set up a historical preservation district. In keeping with the historic appearance of the borough, some candidates for commissioner give out colored ribbons to their supporters in lieu of the more common yard signs.
From 1873 to the present day, the sale of liquor has been banned. However, it was at the Indian King Tavern in Haddonfield in the winter of 1777 that the New Jersey General Assembly met and declared that New Jersey was a free and independent state.[1]
Geography
Downtown Haddonfield in June.
Haddonfield is located at 1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 7.4 km² (2.9 mi²). 7.3 km² (2.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.05% water.
The Cooper River forms the border between Haddonfield and Cherry Hill. Haddonfield shares land borders with Haddon Township, Haddon Heights, Barrington, and Tavistock.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 11,659 people (flat from 11,628 in the 1990 census, and down from 12,337 in 1980), 4,496 households, and 3,255 families residing in the borough. The population density is 1,590.7/km² (4,124.7/mi²). There are 4,620 housing units at an average density of 630.3/km² (1,634.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 96.47% White, 1.27% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. 1.46% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,496 households out of which 35.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% are married couples living together, 7.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% are non-families. 24.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.57 and the average family size is 3.09.
In the borough the population is spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.1 males.
The median income for a household in the borough is $86,872, and the median income for a family is $103,597. Males have a median income of $73,646 versus $44,968 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $43,170. 2.2% of the population and 1.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.0% of those under the age of 18 and 3.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Special events
Throughout the year, Haddonfield hosts many events. There are events such as the townwide sidewalk sale in the summer, and the fall festival in October. The fall festival is an event where community organizations may have booths along Kings Highway and there is scarecrow-making for kids. There is also the famous Haddonfield Crafts & Fine Arts Festival, where a large variety of vendors line the main street. One of the more major events is First Night, a New Year's Eve celebration of the arts, with a variety of performances. There is also the car show.
There are also events such as historic house tours and designer show houses. Many streets also choose to have a block party at some point during the year. Block parties are a great way for neighbors to get to know one another as they bring all the families together to enjoy good food and fun activities. In addition they help create a sense of pride for your street.
Transportation
Haddonfield has a PATCO Hi-Speedline station that links it directly to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and other towns in Camden County. New Jersey Transit runs several bus lines through Haddonfield, most of which stop at the PATCO station. Most travel through Haddonfield is in the form of car. There are some congestion problems plaguing the town and borough commissioners have been holding numerous meetings to correct the problem, although there have been few improvements. Haddonfield also prides itself in being walkable. Most streets have sidewalks, and due to the small size of the town (2 miles or less from any point in town to any other as the crow flies), it is highly possible to walk to any part of town.
The Borough presently has a traffic campaign using the slogan ''Haddonfield Drives 25'' stating the only speed limit in the borough is 25 mph for all streets and roadways within the borough.
History
The Haddonfield area was occupied by Lenni Lenape Native Americans. The Lenape disappeared from the local area when settlers arrived. Arrowheads and pottery shards have been found by residents by the banks of the Cooper River, hinting that there was an Indian settlement in Haddonfield at one point in time.
Haddonfield was founded by Elizabeth Haddon (1680-1762), whose Quaker father, John Haddon, bought a 500 acre (2 km²) tract of land in the English colony of West Jersey to escape religious persecution. Elizabeth set sail alone from Southwark, England to the New World in 1701. Shortly after her arrival, she made a marriage proposal to John Estaugh, a Quaker minister, and they were married in 1702.
The Indian King Tavern, built in 1750, played a significant role in the American Revolution, and remains today as a state historical site and museum.
In 1838, William Estaugh Hopkins was digging in a marl pit when he uncovered large bones. He had the bones on display at his home, Birdwood. In 1858 these bones sparked the interest of a visitor, William Foulke. ''Hadrosaurus foulkii'', the first full skeleton of a dinosaur found in North America, was dug out from the marl pit in 1858 by Foulke. The entire skeleton was completely assembled in 1868 and was put on display at Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences, where it remains available for public viewing.
In 1875, Haddonfield became the first community to cede from Haddon Township and become a self-governing borough.
Aside from having one of the world's most significant paleontology sites, Haddonfield is also famous for its historic homes, quaint shops and legions of lawyers. A major legal center for the southern half of the state, the town houses the offices of more than 390 attorneys.
Government
Local government
The Borough of Haddonfield has been governed under the Walsh Act since 1913, with three non-partisan commissioners elected for four-year concurrent terms.[2] Amongst themselves, the Commissioners select a Mayor and may select a Deputy Mayor. Each Commissioner oversees a Department within the Borough. The current commissioners are:[3]
★ 'Letitia G. (Tish) Colombi' - Mayor / Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Public Property
★ 'Ed Borden' - Commissioner of Public Affairs and Public Safety
★ 'Neal Rochford' - Commissioner of Revenue and Finance
The next election for borough commission is in May 2009.
Though the commission is nominally non-partisan, Colombi is active in the local Republican organization, while Borden is a former county prosecutor in Democratic-controlled Camden County.
Federal, state and county representation
Haddonfield is in the 1st Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 6th Legislative District.[4]
Education
Public Schools
The Haddonfield Public Schools are a comprehensive public school district serving students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district has one public high school (Haddonfield Memorial High School, 9th-12th), one public middle school (Haddonfield Middle School, 6th-8th), and three public elementary schools (Central, Elizabeth Haddon, and J.F. Tatem, K-5). The school district serves the Borough of Haddonfield using funds mostly obtained through local property taxes. Students from Tavistock attend the district's schools as part of sending/receiving relationships. While most students are residents, a small number of students are taken on a tuition or voucher basis.
Elizabeth Haddon School, Tatem School, and Central School all serve K-5. Each school has approximately 3 sections in each grade. Facilities are modern and underwent major additions several years ago. The schools all host various events around the school. All schools in Haddonfield are walkable, and many students use this as their method of getting to school.
The Middle school, serving 6-8, currently has approximately 600 students.
Private schools
Haddonfield is also home to Haddonfield Friends School (Quaker, Pre-K-8), Kingsway Learning Center (special education, ages 5 to 16) and Christ the King (Catholic, K-8). Bancroft NeuroHealth is headquartered in Haddonfield and operates an adjacent special education school and psychiatric facility. In July, 2005, Bancroft began soliciting requests for proposals to purchase its 20 acre property, as a precursor to moving its operations out of Haddonfield. There is currently, however, no specific timeline for any sale or relocation.
Transportation
New Jersey Transit local bus service 451, 455 and 457 routes.[5]
Popular culture
★ In the movie ''When Harry Met Sally...'' (directed by Rob Reiner), Billy Crystal's character, Harry, is from Haddonfield.[6]
★ Although the movies in the ''Halloween'' franchise are set in Haddonfield, Illinois, Haddonfield, N.J. is in fact the inspiration for the town. Debra Hill, the co-writer of the movie, grew up in Haddonfield, New Jersey.Debra Hill's Obituary, ''The Independent'', March 9, 2005.
★ A scene in the movie ''AI'' takes place in Haddonfield, NJ and captures a shot of a house on Kings Highway. This is the location of the Flesh Fair, a rally of anti-robot activists.[7]
★ The musical artist Wednesday 13 has a song on his album ''Fang Bang'' entitled ''Haddonfield.''
Channel 19
Comcast Garden State Cable Channel 19 is a local access channel for the Borough of Haddonfield. This content of this channel is shared with several surrounding communities. This is a 'Virtual Television Network', which is made possible to operate with such little effort due to TelVue Virtual Television Networks, which creates virtual television channels where communities can post announcements.
Noted residents
★ William T. Cahill (1912-1996), Governor of New Jersey from 1970-1974.[8]
★ Joanna Cassidy (1945-), Actress, was raised in Haddonfield.[9]
★ Alfred E. Driscoll (1947-1954) Governor of New Jersey. lived for most of his life in the historic Birdwood home built by John Estaugh Hopkins on Hopkins Lane.[10]
★ Debra Hill (1950-2005), co-writer & producer for the film ''Halloween'' which is set in the fictional town of Haddonfield, Illinois.[11]
★ Jeff Hornacek (1963-), NBA Player, lived in Haddonfield while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.
★ David Laganella (1974-), avant-guard classical composer hailed as Philadelphia's best young composer by the American Composers Orchestra.[12]
★ Matt Maloney (1971-), NBA Player, attended Christ the King (Catholic, K-8). and Haddonfield Memorial High School, (9th-12th) before heading to the University of Pennsylvania and playing for the Houston Rockets.[13]
★ Bob McElwee (1935-), is a former on-field football official for 41 years with 27 of those years in the National Football League (NFL) from 1976 to 2003.[14]
★ Timothy Matlack (1736-1829), Birthplace of American Revolutionary War soldier and engrosser of the United States Declaration of Independence.
★ Scott Patterson (1958-), actor who played Luke on the ''Gilmore Girls''.[15]
★ Tom Sims, pioneer and world champion of snowboarding. In 1963, he created the "ski board," an early version of the snowboard, in the Middle School's shop room after failing to complete his intended project, a custom skateboard.[16]
★ Steven Spielberg (1946-), director.[17] (Though other sources show Haddon Heights).[18]
★ I. F. Stone (1907-1989), Author and anti-war activist, had Haddonfield roots.
★ Brian Zoubek (1988-), a collegiate basketball player for the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team.
References
1. "Haddonfield: Quaker roots run deep", ''Courier-Post'', October 19, 2006. Accessed June 28, 2007. "In 1777, as armies devastated Trenton during the Revolution, the Assembly reconvened in the Indian King Tavern in Haddonfield and passed legislation creating an independent state.... The Quakers' strong influence led to the banning of alcohol in 1873 -- a ban that still stands."
2. The Commission Form of Municipal Government, p. 53. Accessed August 10, 2007.
3. Haddonfield Borough Commission, Borough of Haddonfield. Accessed March 8, 2007.
4. 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 58. Accessed August 30, 2006.
5. Camden County Bus/Rail Connections, New Jersey Transit. Accessed June 21, 2007.
6. Transcript of ''When Harry Met Sally'', accessed May 12, 2007. "'Sally:' Harry, you and Marie are both from New Jersey. 'Marie:' Really. 'Harry:' Where are you from? 'Marie:' South Orange. 'Harry:' Haddenfield. [sic]"
7. BJ Swartz's Haddonfield Page
8. William Thomas Cahill biography, United States Congress. Accessed August 6, 2007.
9. Official biography at joannacassidy.com
10. Janson, Donald. "A LOOK AT HADDONFIELD OF OLD", ''The New York Times'', April 8, 1984. Accessed August 6, 2007. "Birdwood eventually became the home of the late Gov. Alfred E. Driscoll, who bought it in 1933 and lived there until he died."
11. Longsdorf, Amy. "Filmmaker plays it straight for heroic "World Trade Center'", ''Courier-Post'', August 13, 2006. "The idea for the film began with Halloween and Fisher King producer Debra Hill (a Haddonfield native), who initially approached McLoughlin and Jimeno about four years ago."
12. David Laganella: Under Ethereal, American Composers Orchestra. Accessed September 1, 2007
13. "MIAMI SENDS CHICAGO TO ITS FIRST DEFEAT AT HOME", ''The Columbian'', December 8, 1996. Accessed August 6, 2007. "Maloney grew up watching the 76ers and playing high school basketball at Haddonfield, about 10 miles outside of Philadelphia."
14. National Association of Sports Officials profile: Bob McElwee, accessed December 6, 2006.
15. Gray, Ellen. "JUST LIKE THE SHOW'S VIEWERS, HE'S SWEET ON 'GILMORE GIRLS' - BEFORE HE GRUMPILY POURED JOE, ACTOR PITCHED IN THE MINORS", ''Lexington Herald-Leader'', February 2, 2002. Accessed August 6, 2007. "The imaginary Connecticut town where Scott Patterson is serving coffee these days doesn't at first glance look all that different from the one in which he grew up: small and seemingly picture-perfect, its tree-lined streets filled with beautiful old homes. But the journey from Haddonfield, N.J., to the Gilmore Girls' Stars Hollow has been anything but direct."
16. A Man Who Helped Skiers Get on the Snowboard, ''Christian Science Monitor'', February 11, 1998.
17. Steven Spielberg: Timeline, CNN.com, accessed February 27, 2007. "The Spielberg family moves to Haddonfield, New Jersey."
18. Spielberg's family values, ''USA Today'' by Anthony Breznican, June 23, 2005. "I first became aware of the sky when my father pointed out the Perseid meteor shower to me when I was about 6 years old, living in Haddon Heights, N.J."
External links
General links
★ haddonfieldnj.org: Official Borough of Haddonfield website-jointly supporting the community with the Partnership for Haddonfield
★ HaddonfieldOnline.com: News, views, information, events, and shopping for Haddonfield
★ firstnighthaddonfield.org: A "no-alchohol" celebration of the arts on New Years Eve
★ www.theretrospect.com: Official legal newspaper for the Borough of Haddonfield
★ Haddonfield - South Jersey Tourism Commission
History links
★ Indian King Tavern Museum
★ Hadrosaurus Website
★ Academy of Natural Sciences Dinosaur Hall
★ Stories of Haddonfield's Past
★ Historical Society of Haddonfield
Education links
★ Haddonfield Public Schools
★ Haddonfield Middle School
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★ National Center for Education Statistics data for the Haddonfield Public Schools
★ Bancroft NeuroHealth
★ Haddonfield Friends School
★ Kingsway Learning Center
★ Christ the King
★ Haddonfield Memorial High School
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