Lincoln, Gloucester County, New Jersey
Populated place in Gloucester County, New Jersey, US
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Lincoln is a hamlet and unincorporated community in South Harrison Township, Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[2]
Country
United States
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Lincoln, New Jersey | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 39°40′10″N 75°14′27″W | |
| Country | |
| State | |
| County | Gloucester |
| Township | South Harrison |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 877761[1] |
Formerly known as Stringtown, it is located in the southeastern part of the township, near the border with Salem County. It contained a grist mill, saw mill and a few houses. The grist mill was purchased in 1828 by James Jessup, who then purchased the saw mill in 1833.[3]