Gloucester City, New Jersey
Gloucester City is a city of 11,509 people in Camden County, New Jersey, founded in 1627.
Why visit Gloucester City
Townapedia lists 41 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 36 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, Walt Whitman Bridge, Abigail Vare School and Broadway Trust Company.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Gloucester City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gloucester City
Gloucester City is a city in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 11,484, an increase of 28 (+0.2%) from the 2010 census count of 11,456, which in turn reflected a decline of 28 (−0.2%) from the 11,484 counted in the 2000 census. It is located directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia and the Port of Philadelphia.
From the Wikipedia article Gloucester City, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Cinema and theater · 3.5 mi
Outdoor and indoor theater complex in Camden, New Jersey, United States
Walt Whitman Bridge
Bridge · 1.2 mi
Bridge that spans the Delaware River between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Gloucester City, New Jersey
Museums and landmarks41
Abigail Vare School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
School building located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Broadway Trust Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic building in Camden, New Jersey
Camden Free Public Library Main Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
First former main library of the Camden, New Jersey public library system
Col. Joseph Ellis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Commandant's Quarters
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Edward W. Bok Technical High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
High school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Fairview
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Neighborhood of Camden in New Jersey, United States
Furness High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
High school in Pennsylvania, United States
George Washington School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
National Register of Historic Places listings in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Greenfield Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Haddonfield, New Jersey, United States
Hinchman-Lippincott House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Is located in Haddon Heights, New Jersey
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Isaac Glover House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
29 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
Gateway Park
Park · 3.4 mi
Park in Camden and Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
Marconi Plaza
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes36
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
610 West Nicholson Road, Audubon
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-25:00
Cafe Crema
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Sandwich
100 South Broadway
Sa-Su 07:00-15:00; Tu-Fr 06:00-15:00
24 more on the map.
History
The name Fort Nassau was used by the Dutch in the 17th century for several fortifications, mostly trading stations, named for the House of Orange-Nassau. The one built in the 1620s at today's Gloucester City was for trade, mostly in beaver pelts, with the indigenous population of Susquehannock and Lenape. The region along the Delaware River and its bay was called the Zuyd Rivier and marked the southern flank of the province of New Netherland.
From 1638 to 1655 the area was part of New Sweden, which had been established by Peter Minuit, who had been Director of New Netherland, and was responsible for the famous purchase of the island of Manhattan. The location was disadvantageous since the richest fur-trapping area was on the west side of the river, where Swedish could intercept trade with the natives. In 1651, Peter Stuyvesant, director-general of New Netherland, dismantled the structure and relocated to a position on the other side of the river, in part to menace the Swedish, calling it Fort Casimir.
After the arrival of English Quakers on the Delaware, in 1677, a permanent settlement, at first called Axwamus, was established on the site of the present city. This was surveyed and laid out as a town in 1689. In 1868 it was chartered as a city.
From the History section of Gloucester City, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship15
Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Immanuel Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Church · Orthodox Presbyterian Church · 1.2 mi
Cornerstone Bible Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
2523 Morgan Boulevard, Camden
Epiphany Church of Gloucester City
Church · Charismatic · 0.5 mi
400 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City
Fairview Community Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
1063 North Common Road, Camden
Harris Temple A.M.E. Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 1.7 mi
926 Florence Street, Camden
St. Matthew Highway Church of the Apostolic Faith
Church · Apostolic · 1.7 mi
697 Florence Street, Camden
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries56
A. Russell Knight Elementary School
School · 5.6 mi
140 Old Carriage Rd., Cherry Hill
Camden County Technical School-Pennsauken
School · 4.3 mi
6008 Browning Road, Pennsauken
Healthcare2
Map of Gloucester City
180 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 28°F | 3.6 in | 6.4 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 30°F | 3.3 in | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 36°F | 4.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 46°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 56°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 71°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 70°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 63°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 51°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 33°F | 4.3 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Phila Franklin Inst (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Camden County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2015-07-22: Severe Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Bellmawr 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Collingswood 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Cherry Hill Mall 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Echelon 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Philadelphia 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Wilmington 25 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Hockessin 31 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Pike Creek Valley 33 mi west, about 53 min by car
- Bear 35 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Brookside 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Walt Whitman Bridge-2, Elliot from Cherry Hill, NJ, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Volney G Bennett Lumber Company 01, Saucemaster, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISAAC GLOVER HOUSE, CAMDEN COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HABS-NJ,4-CAM,4-1-edit, Nathaniel R. Ewan, Public domain
- CamdenFreePublicLibraryMain2013 02, Hudconja, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014 Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church from west, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aerial view of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Reserve Basin on 19 May 1955 (80-G-668655), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Newton Union Schoolhouse Camden County NJ 81, Saucemaster, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sears Retail Camden NJ, Smallbones, Public domain
- St Joseph Polish Catholic Church, Saucemaster, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Furness School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Thomas School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- LADD'S CASTLE, Ton2cats, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HINCHMAN-LIPPINCOTT HOUSE, HADDON HEIGHTS, CAMDEN COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Phila MarineBarracks01, Davidt8, Public domain
- New Jersey Sails, Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain
- Washington School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Bok School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Southwark School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Greenfeild Hall NJ, Smallbones, Public domain
- Commandants Quarters PNS, Smallbones, Public domain
- Abigail Vare School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Col Joseph Ellis House Oct 2013, TiMike, CC0
- STATION AVENUE BUSINESS DISTRICT, HADDON HEIGHTS, CAMDEN COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walt Whitman's house, Unknown author, CC BY 4.0
- Broadway Trust Company Camden NJ, Saucemaster, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stokes-Lee House 07, DevinHouse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Camden Trust Company, Saucemaster, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FS Key School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Newlin Fell School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Amadee Bregy School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Sharswood School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- GLOUCESTER CITY WATER WORKS ENGINE HOUSE, CAMDEN COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kirkbride School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- 1600 Callowhill, Smallbones, Public domain
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