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EspañolMOUNT HOLLY TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY
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'Mount Holly Township' is a Township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 10,728. It is the county seat of Burlington County.
What is now Mount Holly was originally formed as 'Northampton' on November 6, 1688. Northampton was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial 104 townships by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of the township were taken to form Little Egg Harbor Township (February 13, 1740, now part of Ocean County), Washington Township (November 19, 1802), Pemberton borough (December 15, 1826), Coaxen Township (March 10, 1845, now known as Southampton Township), Pemberton Township (March 10, 1846), Westampton Township (March 6, 1850) and Lumberton Township (March 14, 1860). The township was renamed Mount Holly as of November 6, 1931, based on the results of a referendum held three days earlier."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 96.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 7.5 km² (2.9 mi²). 7.4 km² (2.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.69%) is water.
Mount Holly borders Westampton Township, Eastampton Township, Lumberton Township, and Hainesport Township.
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 10,728 people, 3,903 households, and 2,583 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,448.3/km² (3,750.8/mi²). There were 4,248 housing units at an average density of 573.5/km² (1,485.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 68.68% White, 21.57% African American, 0.42% Native American, 1.37% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 4.77% from other races, and 3.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.78% of the population.
There were 3,903 households out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the township the population was spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $43,284, and the median income for a family was $52,000. Males had a median income of $38,186 versus $27,425 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,672. About 6.8% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.
Members of the Mount Holly Township Council are Mayor Jules K. Thiessen, Deputy Mayor Brooke Tidswell, III, Joan Boas, Gladys Danser and Thomas Gibson.[1]
Mount Holly Township is in the Third Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 7th Legislative District.[2]
For Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade, students attend the Mount Holly Township Public Schools. John Brainerd School is an elementary school that includes pre-Kindergarten to 4th grade and serves 309 students. Gertrude C. Folwell School is an elementary school that includes pre-K to 4th grade and has 330 students. F. W. Holbein Middle School includes grades 5 through 8 and has 469 students.
For grades 9 - 12, public school students attend the Rancocas Valley Regional High School, a comprehensive regional public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12 from five communities encompassing approximately 40 square miles and comprised of the communities of Eastampton Township, Hainesport Township, Lumberton Township, Mount Holly Township and Westampton Township. The current population of the school is approximately 2,250 students. The school is located in Mount Holly Township and is part of the Rancocas Valley Regional High School District.
On December 17, 1776, Colonel Samuel Griffin crossed the Delaware River with 600 men — mostly untrained men and boys, and with little equipment — and marched to Mount Holly, where he set up a few "3-pounder" artillery pieces on Iron Works Hill. Hessian commanders von Block and Carl von Donop, were told that there were 3,000 American troops at Mount Holly.
By December 24, 1776, 2,000 Hessians were moved from Bordentown and positioned at The Mount in Mount Holly, where they engaged in a day-long artillery battle with the Americans on Iron Works Hill. The Americans slipped away that night.
After George Washington crossed the Delaware River on December 25, 1776, the fact that thousands of Hessian troops had been drawn to Mount Holly aided in the Continental Army's success in the Battle of Trenton the next day, a surprising American victory that helped turn the Army's fading morale after the disastrous defeat at the Battle of Fort Washington just weeks before and the ignominious retreat through New Jersey.[3]
Mount Holly is accessible at exit 5 of the New Jersey Turnpike via County Route 541.
New Jersey Transit provides bus service to Philadelphia on the 317, 409 and 413 bus routes.[4]
★ Mount Holly Cemetery
★ James William Abert, (1820-1897), born in Mount Holly, noted soldier, explorer, ornithologist, and topographical artist[5].
★ Samuel A. Dobbins (1814-1905), represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1873-1877.[6]
★ Samuel C. Forker (1821-1900), represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1871-1873.[7]
★ Irving Fryar (1962-), Former Philadelphia Eagles football player.
★ Stephen Girard (1750-1831), Merchant, Banker, Philanthropist, Humanitarian
★ Franco Harris - Former Pittsburgh Steelers football player. Ranked #3 on the ''Sports Illustrated'' list of ''The 50 Greatest New Jersey Sports Figures''.[8]
★ Barbara Park, (1949-), author of children's literature best known for her series of books starring the character Junie B. Jones.
★ Charles Shreeve Peterson, (1818-1889) Founder of Morgan Valley, Utah, and co-founder of Mormon colonies in Mexico.
★ John Woolman (1720-1772), noted Quaker essayist and early anti-slavery advocate.
1. Mount Holly Administration: Township Council, Mount Holly Township. Accessed March 4, 2007.
2. 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 61. Accessed August 30, 2006.
3. Diversionary Battleground of December, 1776, Burlington County Library. Accessed December 29, 2006.
4. Burlington County Bus/Rail Connections, New Jersey Transit. Accessed July 15, 2007.
5. Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896, , , , Marquis Who's Who, ,
6. Samuel Atkinson Dobbins, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed August 15, 2007.
7. Samuel Carr Forker, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed August 15, 2007.
8. The 50 Greatest New Jersey Sports Figures, ''Sports Illustrated'', December 27, 1999.
★ Mount Holly Township website
★ Mount Holly Township Public Schools
★
★ National Center for Education Statistics data for the Mount Holly Township School District
★ Main Street Mount Holly
★ Battle of Iron Works Hill
Mount Holly Township highlighted in Burlington County. Inset map: Burlington County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
'Mount Holly Township' is a Township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 10,728. It is the county seat of Burlington County.
What is now Mount Holly was originally formed as 'Northampton' on November 6, 1688. Northampton was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial 104 townships by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of the township were taken to form Little Egg Harbor Township (February 13, 1740, now part of Ocean County), Washington Township (November 19, 1802), Pemberton borough (December 15, 1826), Coaxen Township (March 10, 1845, now known as Southampton Township), Pemberton Township (March 10, 1846), Westampton Township (March 6, 1850) and Lumberton Township (March 14, 1860). The township was renamed Mount Holly as of November 6, 1931, based on the results of a referendum held three days earlier."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 96.
| Contents |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Government |
| Local government |
| Federal, state and county representation |
| Education |
| History |
| Transportation |
| Points of interest |
| Notable residents |
| References |
| External links |
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 7.5 km² (2.9 mi²). 7.4 km² (2.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.69%) is water.
Mount Holly borders Westampton Township, Eastampton Township, Lumberton Township, and Hainesport Township.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 10,728 people, 3,903 households, and 2,583 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,448.3/km² (3,750.8/mi²). There were 4,248 housing units at an average density of 573.5/km² (1,485.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 68.68% White, 21.57% African American, 0.42% Native American, 1.37% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 4.77% from other races, and 3.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.78% of the population.
There were 3,903 households out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the township the population was spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $43,284, and the median income for a family was $52,000. Males had a median income of $38,186 versus $27,425 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,672. About 6.8% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Local government
Members of the Mount Holly Township Council are Mayor Jules K. Thiessen, Deputy Mayor Brooke Tidswell, III, Joan Boas, Gladys Danser and Thomas Gibson.[1]
Federal, state and county representation
Mount Holly Township is in the Third Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 7th Legislative District.[2]
Education
For Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade, students attend the Mount Holly Township Public Schools. John Brainerd School is an elementary school that includes pre-Kindergarten to 4th grade and serves 309 students. Gertrude C. Folwell School is an elementary school that includes pre-K to 4th grade and has 330 students. F. W. Holbein Middle School includes grades 5 through 8 and has 469 students.
For grades 9 - 12, public school students attend the Rancocas Valley Regional High School, a comprehensive regional public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12 from five communities encompassing approximately 40 square miles and comprised of the communities of Eastampton Township, Hainesport Township, Lumberton Township, Mount Holly Township and Westampton Township. The current population of the school is approximately 2,250 students. The school is located in Mount Holly Township and is part of the Rancocas Valley Regional High School District.
History
On December 17, 1776, Colonel Samuel Griffin crossed the Delaware River with 600 men — mostly untrained men and boys, and with little equipment — and marched to Mount Holly, where he set up a few "3-pounder" artillery pieces on Iron Works Hill. Hessian commanders von Block and Carl von Donop, were told that there were 3,000 American troops at Mount Holly.
By December 24, 1776, 2,000 Hessians were moved from Bordentown and positioned at The Mount in Mount Holly, where they engaged in a day-long artillery battle with the Americans on Iron Works Hill. The Americans slipped away that night.
After George Washington crossed the Delaware River on December 25, 1776, the fact that thousands of Hessian troops had been drawn to Mount Holly aided in the Continental Army's success in the Battle of Trenton the next day, a surprising American victory that helped turn the Army's fading morale after the disastrous defeat at the Battle of Fort Washington just weeks before and the ignominious retreat through New Jersey.[3]
Transportation
Mount Holly is accessible at exit 5 of the New Jersey Turnpike via County Route 541.
New Jersey Transit provides bus service to Philadelphia on the 317, 409 and 413 bus routes.[4]
Points of interest
★ Mount Holly Cemetery
Notable residents
★ James William Abert, (1820-1897), born in Mount Holly, noted soldier, explorer, ornithologist, and topographical artist[5].
★ Samuel A. Dobbins (1814-1905), represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1873-1877.[6]
★ Samuel C. Forker (1821-1900), represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1871-1873.[7]
★ Irving Fryar (1962-), Former Philadelphia Eagles football player.
★ Stephen Girard (1750-1831), Merchant, Banker, Philanthropist, Humanitarian
★ Franco Harris - Former Pittsburgh Steelers football player. Ranked #3 on the ''Sports Illustrated'' list of ''The 50 Greatest New Jersey Sports Figures''.[8]
★ Barbara Park, (1949-), author of children's literature best known for her series of books starring the character Junie B. Jones.
★ Charles Shreeve Peterson, (1818-1889) Founder of Morgan Valley, Utah, and co-founder of Mormon colonies in Mexico.
★ John Woolman (1720-1772), noted Quaker essayist and early anti-slavery advocate.
References
1. Mount Holly Administration: Township Council, Mount Holly Township. Accessed March 4, 2007.
2. 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 61. Accessed August 30, 2006.
3. Diversionary Battleground of December, 1776, Burlington County Library. Accessed December 29, 2006.
4. Burlington County Bus/Rail Connections, New Jersey Transit. Accessed July 15, 2007.
5. Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896, , , , Marquis Who's Who, ,
6. Samuel Atkinson Dobbins, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed August 15, 2007.
7. Samuel Carr Forker, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed August 15, 2007.
8. The 50 Greatest New Jersey Sports Figures, ''Sports Illustrated'', December 27, 1999.
External links
★ Mount Holly Township website
★ Mount Holly Township Public Schools
★
★ National Center for Education Statistics data for the Mount Holly Township School District
★ Main Street Mount Holly
★ Battle of Iron Works Hill
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