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Originally published in 1939
Some of this information may no longer be current and in that case is presented for historical interest only.
Edited by GET NJ, COPYRIGHT 2003
COLLINGSWOOD, 54.5 miles (20 alt., 12,733 pop.), a suburban town
with many commuters, has wide lawns, tree-shaded walks, and three parks.
KNIGHT PARK, in the center, was presented on condition that no saloon
license be granted within its limits. Its Quaker settlers of 1682 named
the place Newton. The only remaining landmark of the first settlement is
the FRIENDS BURYING GROUND near the lake on Eldridge Ave. (L). A
log meeting house, first in the county, stood beside it until 1737. The
SLOAN BURIAL GROUND, of smaller size, adjoins the Friends cemetery.
It was established in 1790 by James Sloan, after a disagreement among the
Quakers. On the northern wall a marble tablet reads:
Some historians have placed the site of the land and log cabin of Mark
Newbie on the shore of the creek west of the Friends Burying Ground.
But nearby Woodlynne asserts that Newbie, who established the first
American bank of issue, lived there (see Tour 31).
At 55 m., at a traffic circle, is the junction with US 130 (see Tour 19).
Here US 30 turns R. and is united with US 130 for 0.9 miles.
At 56.1 miles, at the Camden Airport traffic circle, is the junction with
Left at this point on Admiral Wilson Blvd., which leads through Camden to Delaware River Bridge Plaza (bridge toll 20¢, car and passengers).
State 40 (see Tour 27). US 130 here branches (R) from US 30.
Left from the Bridge Plaza on Broadway 0.3 m. to the business center.
CAMDEN (25 alt., 118,700 pop.) (see CAMDEN).
Points of Interest. Friends School, Johnson Park, RCA-Victor Manufacturing
Plant, Campbell Soup Plant, Walt Whitman House, Joseph Cooper House, Charles
S. Boyer Memorial Hall (museum), and others.
At 59.5 miles, on the Delaware River Bridge, US 30 crosses the Pennsylvania Line 2.2 miles east of Philadelphia, Pa.
Also on Eldridge Ave. is the THACKARA HOUSE (open after 3:30 daily;
free), oldest residence in Collingswood, erected 1754 by Isaac and Mary
Thackara and now used by Boy Scouts. The house bears the Thackaras'
initials, built into the brickwork of the gable. Much of the interior is unchanged.
Here is no distinction
Rich and poor meet together
The Lord is Maker of them all
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