Port Republic, New Jersey
Port Republic is a city of 1,076 people in Atlantic County, New Jersey, founded in March 1, 1905.
Why visit Port Republic
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 1 place to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Port Republic Wildlife Management Area, Amanda Blake Store and Port Republic Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Port Republic
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Port Republic
Port Republic is a city on the Mullica River, located in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 1,101, a decrease of 14 (−1.3%) from the 2010 census count of 1,115, which in turn reflected an increase of 78 (+7.5%) from the 1,037 counted in the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Port Republic, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Amanda Blake Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic building in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Port Republic Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Port Republic, New Jersey
Smithville Apothecary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Commercial building in Smithville, New Jersey
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes1
History
In 1774, Evi Smith, Hugh McCullum, and Richard Wescoat applied for a Royal charter to build a dam, sawmill, and gristmill on their land along Nacote Creek. While it has been claimed that Chestnut Neck was settled as early as 1637, no evidence to support this claim has been presented.
In its early days, Port Republic was known as Wrangleboro. During the American Revolutionary War, Port Republic provided refuge to the residents of the nearby community of Chestnut Neck when the British Army, arriving by ship, sacked their town on October 6, 1778. It had been used as a base by privateers who were capturing goods intended for British forces. Among the refugees was Daniel Mathis, a tavernkeeper who built the Franklin Inn in Port Republic, which is used as a private house today. Some of the British ships were trapped in the creek by the ebb tides.
The General Lafayette Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution erected a monument on October 6, 1911, to mark the site of the Battle of Chestnut Neck. A Continental Army soldier at the top of the 50-foot (15 m) monument faces the river, "guarding the shore" against the approaching enemy.
In 1842, an effort was made to rename the area from Wrangleborough to Unionville, with a post office to be established under that name. As another Unionville existed in the state, the name "Port Republic" was chosen.
From the History section of Port Republic, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Atlantic Community Charter School
School · 3.8 mi
112 South New York Rd, Galloway
Smithville Elementary School
School · 3.1 mi
37 S Old Port Republic Road, Galloway
Map of Port Republic
18 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 3.4 in | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 26°F | 3.2 in | 5.9 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 33°F | 4.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.3 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 58°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 37°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 29°F | 4.5 in | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Atlantic City Intl Ap 72407 (8 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
Atlantic County has had 22 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)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Cologne 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Pleasantville 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Atlantic City 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- McKee City 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Beach Haven 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Somers Point 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Ocean Acres 18 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Hammonton 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Ocean City 20 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Beesleys Point 20 mi southwest, about 32 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
- Amanda Blake Store, Port Republic, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Apothecary, Smithville, Atlantic County, NJ - front view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Franklin Inn, Port Republic, NJ - rear view, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
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