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Gloucester, New Jersey

Located in Camden County, New Jersey, Gloucester was founded in 1695. South Jersey community in the Philadelphia metro. Not to be confused with Gloucester County or Gloucester City.
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Founded 1695 | Population 64,000 | Peak 64,000 (2024) | County Camden County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Gloucester, New Jersey

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1695 Founded: Colonial settlement.
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1926 Incorporated: Gloucester was officially incorporated as a city.
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2010 Modern Era: Gloucester continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020 Modern Growth: Gloucester continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Latest News in Gloucester

Mar 23, 2026
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WASHINGTON—Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been stationed at more than a dozen major U.S. airports as a partial …
May 12, 2016
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New York, May 12, 2016 — A teenage girl’s regret over a hasty tattoo decision captured online attention this week, turning…
Apr 25, 2016
Prosecutors New Jersey Daycare Ran Fight Club Young Children
Hackensack, N.J. – Prosecutors dropped a bombshell accusation on April 25, 2016, claiming a local daycare center had devolved in…
Apr 25, 2016
New Jersey University Probes Threats Against African Americans
New Brunswick, N.J. (April 25, 2016) — A New Jersey university launched an investigation into a wave of threatening messages aim…
Feb 15, 2016
Chris Christie Slams Michelle Obama Interfering School Meals
Trenton, NJ – On February 15, 2016, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie didn’t hold back when he blasted First Lady Michell…
Feb 12, 2016
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Topeka, Kansas (February 12, 2016) – In a move that stirred up talk about welfare and personal fortune, the Kansas Legislature p…

Complete Historical Timeline

1695 Culture
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1926 Government
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2010 Culture
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2020 Culture
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Did You Know?

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South Jersey community in the Philadelphia metro.
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Not to be confused with Gloucester County or Gloucester City.
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One of the oldest settlements in the Delaware Valley.
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Gloucester is located in Camden County, New Jersey.
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Gloucester was founded in 1695.

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Famous People from Gloucester, New Jersey

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Henry Bruton
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Clara Bewick Colby
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John Blinkhorn
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Thomas Bell (mayor of Gloucester)
English Cap Manufacturer, Mayor Of Gloucester, Mp · Born 1486 · Died 1566 (age 80)
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