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Originally published in 1939
Some of this information may no longer be current and in that case is presented for historical interest only.
Edited by GET NJ, COPYRIGHT 2003
PAULSBORO, 66.2 miles (15 alt., 7,121 pop.), lies west of Mantua
Creek. A large oil refinery, a fertilizer works, a Du Pont paint factory, and
some smaller industries make it a manufacturing center. The highway follows Broad St., along which are the stores and other business houses.
Paulsboro has operated a MUNICIPAL GAS PLANT since 1909, apparently
to the satisfaction of its voters since they have rejected a proposal to sell
it. The plant is one of a scant dozen public-owned utilities in the State.
In 1935 its receipts were $40,200, more than enough to defray all expenses
and to cover $13,205 for interest charges and retirement of bonds.
The town dates back to 1681, when 250 colonists settled in the section.
Philip Paul, for whom the settlement was named, arrived in 1685. His
family Bible is kept in the BOROUGH HALL (L). In LINCOLN PARK on
the water front (R) are the ruins of an old cellar. Shortly after the Revolution the house that stood here was occupied by a gang of counterfeiters,
introducing bonds and money worth even less than the Continentals then
in circulation. When Government men raided the house, the ringleader
stood at the top of the stairs and, hoping to gain time while his wife
burned the counterfeits in an adjoining room, threatened to shoot the first
man to come up. The Federal men saw through the ruse; there was no
shooting.
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