Pitman, New Jersey
Pitman is a borough of 8,856 people in Gloucester County, New Jersey, founded in May 24, 1905.
Why visit Pitman
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 49 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Broadway Theatre Of Pitman, Investors Bank Performing Arts Center, Barnsboro Hotel and George Jr. and Sarah Morgan House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Pitman
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pitman
Pitman is a borough in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 8,780, a decrease of 231 (−2.6%) from the 2010 census count of 9,011, which in turn reflected a decline of 320 (−3.4%) from the 9,331 in the 2000 census. The borough was named for Rev. Charles Pitman, a Methodist minister.
From the Wikipedia article Pitman, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Investors Bank Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 2.9 mi
Theater in Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States
Museums and landmarks8
Barnsboro Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Hotel in New Jersey, United States of America
George Jr. and Sarah Morgan House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Jesse Chew House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Pitman Grove
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Pitman, New Jersey
Richwood Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic school building in Gloucester County, New Jersey
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Whitney Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Glassboro, New Jersey
Heritage Glass Museum
Museum · 2.3 mi
Local history museum in Glassboro, New Jersey
Olde Stone House Historic Village
Museum · 3.6 mi
Open-air museum in Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes49
Friendly's
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
1100 Delsea Drive North, Glassboro
Mo-Th,Su 08:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-23:00
Gino's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
844 Delsea Drive North, Glassboro
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Italian Affair Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 1.1 mi
900 Delsea Drive North, Glassboro
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Mannino's Cucina
Restaurant · Italian
126 South Broadway, Pitman
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Pancheros Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
1058 Delsea Drive North, Glassboro
Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:30-21:00
Bonesaw Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 1.4 mi
570 Mullica Hill Road
Mo-We 12:00-22:00; Th-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Monarch Diner
Restaurant · 1.7 mi
500 Delsea Drive North, Glassboro
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00
37 more on the map.
History
In 1871, land was chosen in both Glassboro and Mantua Township to be set aside for a Methodist summer camp meeting. The New Jersey Conference Camp Meeting Association was officially chartered and given authority over the land grant in 1872, and began planning the campground and organizing meetings. The land had an auditorium located on a central meeting ground, and twelve roads originated from the central area as spokes on a wheel.
This area became known as the Pitman Grove, and while worshipers' tents originally lined each of the twelve roads, cottages slowly replaced the tents and formed the foundation of the town of Pitman. By the 1880s, the number of cottages had climbed to 400 and residents had begun staying year-round, both of which led to the establishment of the first public school in 1884. By 1887, businesses had cropped up north of the Grove in an area then-named Arbutus Hill, and in 1892, Alcyon Park was established. The Grove directors resisted the secularization of the Methodist retreat, but in 1904, Grove residents voted 122 to 35 for incorporation as an autonomous borough. On May 24, 1905, Governor of New Jersey Edward C. Stokes signed a law granting the incorporation.
The Pitman Grove was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
From the History section of Pitman, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Richwood Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries71
Healthcare2
Map of Pitman
178 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 25°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 5.1 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 4.9 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 60°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 46°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 37°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 30°F | 4.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Glassboro 2 Ne (2 mi away), rain and snow from Pitman 0.1 W, 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
Gloucester County has had 20 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)
- 2020-12-11: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 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, 12 miles away.
- Glassboro 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Mullica Hill 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Oak Valley 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Clayton 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Blackwood 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Sicklerville 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Woodbury 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Mount Royal 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Mickleton 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Glendora 8 mi northeast, about 13 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
- Broadway Pitman Grove, Smallbones, Public domain
- Pitman Grove Center, Smallbones, Public domain
- St Toms NJ, Smallbones, Public domain
- Whitney Mansion (Hollybush), BobGalasso, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GEORGE & SARAH MORGAN, JR HOUSE GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NJ, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- 836 Lambs Road, Richwood, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JESSE CHEW HOUSE(1), Ton2cats, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barnsboro-Hotel-Barnsboro-NJ-USA, Opusiv, Public domain
- Richwood Methodist Church, Richwood, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bunce Hall8 small, Drhamso at Turkish Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
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