Swedesboro
Inscription
Early settled by the Swedes. Until 1703, settlers north of Raccoon Creek were attached to Old Swedes', Gloria Dei, Church, Philadelphia; those south of the Creek to Trinity Church, Wilmington, Trinity Church, Raccoon, was organized in 1703.
Location
AddressCorner of Grant Ave. and Auburn Ave., in front of Aaron Hurf
property - Permission secured from Mr. Hurf through Mr. Crispin
of Swedesboro Trust Co.
CityRichwood
CountyGloucester
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.721870, -75.165050
Sources
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