Fostertown is an unincorporated community located within Lumberton Township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States.[2] The site was founded in 1735 by William Foster, who established a plantation on modern-day West Bella Bridge Road.[3] The area is largely farmland with some houses and a high-voltage power line dotting the landscape.[4]
Fostertown, New Jersey | |
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Coordinates: 39°56′34″N 74°49′03″W | |
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County | Burlington |
Township | Lumberton |
Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Area code | 609 |
GNIS feature ID | 876429[1] |
County Route 541 is a major road that travels through the center of Fostertown.
The Flying W Airport is south of Fostertown, partially in Lumberton Township and neighboring Medford. The South Jersey Regional Airport is another airport located west of Fostertown.
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County seat: Mount Holly | ||
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