Moorestown Township, New Jersey

Population: 19,017
Located in Burlington County

A short drive across the Delaware River form Philadelphia can take a harried city dweller hundreds of years back in time to the slower-paced, small-town atmosphere of the little Quaker town of Moorestown Township. Rich in colonial splendor, Moorestown Township is considered one of New Jersey's most attractive and desirable communities. It was first settled in 1682 by Quakers attracted to the land by its splendid location and the rich, fertile soil for their agricultural economy.

As a Moorestown Township homeowner, you will be part of a community where education is given the highest priority. The Moorestown Township School District is widely considered the best in southern New Jersey, and Moorestown Township High School is consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state. Gifted programs are available at all grade levels and college advanced placement courses are offered at the high school level.

The Moorestown Township area offers a broad variety of cultural diversions. You can enjoy the National Ballet company of New Jersey in Mount Laurel or a theatrical presentation at Princeton University's McCarter Theatre. Perkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown Township features classes and activities for all ages in the visual arts, dance and music. All types of shopping from quaint antique and specialty boutiques to modern malls.

Moorestown Township Township, with over 200 acres of parks, also offers a variety of recreational activities. For fishing and picnicking, Strawbridge Lake Park is just five minutes away and Mill Creek Park and Rancocas State Park are within 15 minutes. The sandy beaches, boating and other water activities of the New Jersey shore are just 50 minute away.

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