Possumtown, New Jersey

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Possumtown, New Jersey
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Possumtown, New Jersey
Location of Possumtown in Middlesex County Inset: Location of county within the state of New Jersey
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Possumtown, New Jersey
Possumtown, New Jersey (the United States)
Coordinates: 40°33′16″N74°29′30″W / 40.55444°N 74.49167°W / 40.55444; -74.49167 Coordinates: 40°33′16″N74°29′30″W / 40.55444°N 74.49167°W / 40.55444; -74.49167
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of New Jersey.svg  New Jersey
County Middlesex
Township Piscataway
Elevation
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56 ft (17 m)
GNIS feature ID879451 [1]

Possumtown is an unincorporated community located within Piscataway Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. The area is mostly a residential neighborhood nestled between Possumtown Road, River Road (CR 622) and Interstate 287. The neighborhood has two parks within its environs: Wynnewood Park and Possumtown Park. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Possumtown". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey.
  2. Google (February 13, 2015). "Possumtown, New Jersey" (Map). Google Maps . Google. Retrieved February 13, 2015.