Williamstown, New Jersey
Williamstown is a community of 14,705 people in Gloucester County, New Jersey, founded in 1737.
Why visit Williamstown
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Free Library and Reading Room-Williamstown Memorial Library, Hall Street School and New Brooklyn County Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Williamstown
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About Williamstown
Williamstown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Monroe Township in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, Williamstown had a population of 15,082.
From the Wikipedia article Williamstown, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Free Library and Reading Room-Williamstown Memorial Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Library in Williamstown, New Jersey, United States
Hall Street School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes16
Dairy Fresh Ice Cream
Ice cream · 1.6 mi
430 North Black Horse Pike, Williamstown
Mo-Th,Su 12:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00
Geet's Diner & Bar
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
14 North Black Horse Pike, Williamstown
Mo-We,Su 07:00-21:00; Th-Sa 07:00-22:00
Wasabi
Restaurant · Asian · 1.5 mi
412 North Black Horse Pike, Williamstown
Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa-Su 12:00-02:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.2 mi
127 South Black Horse Pike, Williamstown
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
4 more on the map.
History
Before the community's settlement in 1737, Williamstown was inhabited by the Lenni-Lenape tribe of Native Americans, from whom the town derived its original name, "Squankum", for "place where evil spirits dwell". The name was changed to Williamstown when the town's first post office was established in 1842, due to postal regulations that prohibited two towns from having the same name, as there was an older Squankum located 60 miles (97 km) northeast. It is generally thought that 'evil spirits' referred to the abundance of mosquitoes in the area, a by-product of the low-lying swamps that characterized the area during that time period. In the early eighteenth century, Richard Penn sold what eventually became Williamstown to his grandson, John Williams, who divided and resold the land in lots to settlers and for whom the town was eventually renamed. The town was officially incorporated as Monroe Township in March 1859, with Williamstown as meeting place to vote and have town discussions. A municipal court was established in the Township of Monroe, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 264 of the Laws of 1948. The first school was built in 1750 and stood where the Washington Hotel now stands. The local schools operated on a pay-as-you-go basis until the 1850s and were predominantly church-run. The area built its first high school in 1958.
From the History section of Williamstown, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Williamstown - Glassboro
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
1151 Black Horse Pike, Williamstown
Churches and places of worship6
Downer Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries29
Camden County Technical School-Gtc
School · 5.5 mi
343 Berlin Cross Keys Road, Sicklerville
Healthcare1
Map of Williamstown
75 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 | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 4.9 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 60°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 46°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 37°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 30°F | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Glassboro 2 Ne (8 mi away), rain and snow from Winslow Twp 3.5 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
South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Pine Hill 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Hammonton 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Echelon 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Springdale 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Bellmawr 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Greentree 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Haddonfield 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Marlton 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Gloucester City 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Collingswood 17 mi north, about 27 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
- IRELAND HOFER HOUSE, WILLIAMSTOWN, GLOUCESTER COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downer Methodist NJ, Smallbones, Public domain
- Free Library Monroe twp, Smallbones, Public domain
- Hall Street School Monroe, Smallbones, Public domain
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