Woodcrest, New Jersey
Populated place in Camden County, New Jersey, US
Neighborhood in Camden, New Jersey, United States
39°52′20″N 74°59′55″W / 39.87222°N 74.99861°W / 39.87222; -74.99861
United States
New JerseyWoodcrest is a neighborhood located within Cherry Hill in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. 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]
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.
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- Barclay Farm House
- Cherry Hill Mall
- Cherry Hill NJT station
- Chick's Deli
- Congregation Kol Ami
- Congregation M'kor Shalom
- Garden State Discovery Museum
- Holly Ravine Farm
- Katz Jewish Community Center
- Merchantville Country Club
- Ponzio's
- Scarborough Bridge
- Springdale Farms
- Temple Beth Sholom
- Cherry Hill Arena (demolished)
- Garden State Park Racetrack (defunct)
- Hawaiian Cottage (demolished)
- Latin Casino (demolished)
- Rickshaw Inn (demolished)
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39°52′20″N 74°59′55″W / 39.87222°N 74.99861°W / 39.87222; -74.99861
