Ferrell, New Jersey

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Ferrell, New Jersey
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Ferrell's location in Gloucester County (Inset: Gloucester County in New Jersey)
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Coordinates: 39°40′31″N75°11′56″W / 39.67528°N 75.19889°W / 39.67528; -75.19889 Coordinates: 39°40′31″N75°11′56″W / 39.67528°N 75.19889°W / 39.67528; -75.19889
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
state Flag of New Jersey.svg  New Jersey
County Gloucester
Township Elk
Named for Thomas M. Ferrell
Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
ZIP code
08343
GNIS feature ID0876326 [1]

Ferrell is an unincorporated community located within Elk Township, in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. [2] It was named after Thomas M. Ferrell of Glassboro, a well-known politician in the area. The community of Ferrell was originally known as Fairview, but was changed to its current name as soon as the post office was established, due to an already existing Fairview.

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References

  1. "Ferrell". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  2. Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed June 9, 2016.