The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗Woolwich was formed by royal charter on March 7, 1767, from portions of Greenwich Township and was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial 104 townships as an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of the township were taken to form Franklin Township (January 27, 1820), Spicer Township (March 13, 1844, now known as Harrison Township), West Woolwich Township (March 7, 1877, now known as Logan Township) and Swedesboro (April 9, 1902). The township was named after Woolwich, England.
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CommonsWoolwich Township, NJ municipal building, Feb. 20252025
CommonsSt. Joseph Cemetery, Woolwich Township, NJ, Feb. 20252025
CommonsLocke Ave Park Bike Rack2025
CommonsInverted U Bike Parking Stand at ShopRite2025
CommonsClanton Cemetery, Woolwich Township, NJ, Feb. 20252025
CommonsKingsway Regional High School, NJ front, Dec. 20232023
CommonsSaint Francis Veterinary Hospital2013
MapMap of Gloucester County highlighting Woolwich Township2004Then & now
When neighbors add old photos, retakes from the same spot appear here side by side.
Historic places
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