Othello, New Jersey
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United StatesOthello, New Jersey | |
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| Coordinates: 39°24′50″N 75°20′53″W / 39.414°N 75.348°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Cumberland |
| Townships | Greenwich |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.22 km2) |
| • Land | 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (4.9 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 132 |
| • Density | 106.5/sq mi (41.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 34-55320[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806160[2] |
Othello is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP)[5] located within Greenwich Township, Cumberland County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 132.[6]
There were three taverns in old Greenwich: One was the Old Stone Tavern, on Ye Greate Street, another on the wharf, and the third situated in the Ewing-Bacon House, a.k.a. Resurrection Hall, at the head of Greenwich, a.k.a. Othello.[7] Charles Ewing named the family homestead Resurrection Hall. The oldest part of the house was built by Thomas Ewing in the early 18th century.[8] Thomas Ewing, Jr (1722-1771) was a blacksmith and Presbyterian elder.[9]
Othello and nearby Springtown were stations on the Underground Railroad.[10]
While Othello only had a post office from April 1897 until November 1906, the community continues to appear on many maps.[11][10]
Geography
Othello is located in the part of Greenwich Township referred to locally as the Head of Greenwich, or Upper Greenwich.
County routes passing through Othello include Ye Greate Street (CR 623 and CR 703) and Sheppards Mill Road (CR 650).
Pine Mount Creek is a stream that flows south through Othello to the Cohansey River and empties into Delaware Bay.[12][13][14]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 132 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[15] 2020[3] | |||
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020[16] | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 102 | 77.27% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 17 | 12.88% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 3 | 2.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 3 | 2.27% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7 | 5.30% |
| Total | 132 | 100.00% |
Othello was first listed as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.[17]
As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 132.[3]
