Woodcrest, New Jersey
Woodcrest is a neighborhood located within Cherry Hill in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. The area dates back to the 1950s and is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Cherry Hill.[2] It was developed by Morris and Harold Sarshik.[3]
Woodcrest, New Jersey | |
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Woodcrest Location in Camden County (Inset: Camden County in New Jersey) | |
Coordinates: 39°52′20″N 74°59′55″W | |
Country | United States |
State | New Jersey |
County | Camden |
Township | Cherry Hill |
Year development began | 1955 |
Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Area code(s) | 856 |
GNIS feature ID | 881919[1] |
Development
Originally a farming community, Woodcrest has a large amount of residential and commercial areas. Residential development began in 1955.[4] Transportation includes several major roads in the area, including County Route 561 (Haddonfield-Berlin Road). Interstate 295 briefly runs through Woodcrest, having an interchange with County Route 561 and another at the Woodcrest Station on the PATCO Speedline. Woodcrest Country Club is a private golf course located on County Route 544 (Evesham Road). Woodcrest Swim Club is a private swim club that opened in 1957.[5] Woodcrest Elementary School was established the following year.
See also
- Ashland, New Jersey, an adjacent neighborhood and census designated place
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Woodcrest, New Jersey
- Mike Mathis (1999). Cherry Hill: New Jersey. Arcadia Publishing. p. 20. ISBN 0-7385-0193-X.
- "From Farm to Tract To Neighborhood". The New York Times. September 22, 2002. Retrieved December 2, 2011.
- "Cherry Hill Turns 50". NJ.com. November 1, 2011. Retrieved March 5, 2012.
- Karen Auerbach (August 13, 1997). "Kenneth Disken, 86, Dancer And Ex-vaudeville Performer". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved August 21, 2011.