Chews Landing, New Jersey
Populated place in Camden County, New Jersey, US
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Chews Landing (or Chews) is an unincorporated community situated within Gloucester Township, in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[2][3] The community is located near the Big Timber Creek and is named after Jeremiah Chew, a Revolutionary War officer.[4]
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| Coordinates: 39°50′00″N 75°03′47″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Camden |
| Township | Gloucester |
| Named for | Jeremiah Chew |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| Area code | 856 |
| GNIS feature ID | 882408[1] |
Chews Landing is notable for being the site of St. John's Episcopal Church and Burying Ground, a historic church that was constructed in 1880. This church is an important landmark in the area and was recognized for its historical significance when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
