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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
HADDON HEIGHTS, 52 miles (85 alt., 5,394 pop.), is a residential
community with wide, well-paved streets, fine old trees, and uncrowded
lawns and gardens. The HADDON HEIGHTS NATURAL PARK AREA consists
of 35 acres planted with many native trees, shrubs, and perennials. In the
park is the GLOVER MANSION (open daily 9-5), built c. 1705. Much of
the structure's Colonial appearance has been lost by remodeling, but the
old foundations and most of the walls remain. The house was built by
John Glover, who came to America in 1703 after his discharge from impressment in the British navy. He sought and found Hannah Thorne, who
had preceded him with her father to Pennsylvania; and in 1704 he brought
her here, a bride. The old house is now an office of the Camden County
Park Commission.
The town was named for John Haddon, an English Quaker, who acquired a large section of land in 1689 and sent his 20-year-old daughter,
Elizabeth, alone to this country as his agent.
At 52.2 miles, the road crosses old King's Highway.
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