Friesburg, New Jersey
Populated place in Salem County, New Jersey, US
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Friesburg is an unincorporated community located within Alloway Township, in Salem County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[2] It was founded in 1748 and previously contained a post office, creamery, general store, sawmill, and blacksmith.[3]
Friesburg, New Jersey | |
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Philip Fries House, listed on the NRHP | |
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| Coordinates: 39°32′41″N 75°17′21″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Salem |
| Township | Alloway |
| Founded | 1748 |
| Named for | Jacob Fries |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 876535[1] |
Friesburg is named after Jacob Fries who donated the land for the site of the Emanuel Lutheran Church, and who is also buried on the grounds.[3][4][5]
