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Wenonah New Jersey

" Just a Great Place to Live"

    Welcome to the town of Wenonah located in Gloucester County, New Jersey.  Our small town is one of the nicest communities to raise a family in Southern New Jersey, with its rich history, beautiful tree lined streets, and strong community volunteerism. 

Wenonah has it all and we're proud of it!

Annual 4th of July Parade                                                                Youth Baseball Field

Wenonah Lake Open to all Residents                                               Wenonah Elementary School

History

Wenonah was founded in 1871 by Philadelphia businessmen as a country resort. Its location along the Mantua Creek and on the West Jersey Railroad made it a convenient get-away.  Over the next 40 years, numerous dams were installed to create recreational lakes.  From 1902 until the Great Depression, Wenonah Military Academy, a private military school, trained cadets there.

Throughout its history, Wenonah has been almost exclusively a residential area. Over 20% of the borough's area is conservation land, which is protected by ordinance from development.  Over five miles of hiking trails are threaded around lakes and alongside waterways in these conserved areas.

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