Clayton (New Jersey)

Gloucester County

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Clayton is a city in Gloucester County and is located in the state of New Jersey in the United States.

Geography

The town lies about 30 kilometers south of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania ) and at the State Street New Jersey State Route 55

History

Jacob Fisler bought in 1850 a large part of the territory of present-day Clayton and called it " Fislertown ". After he had opened a factory for the manufacture of glass there, the city grew steadily. Along with several neighboring communities was founded in 1858, the " Clayton Township ." 1887, the city was then called by the Legislature of the State of New Jersey Clayton. The population consisted at that time of about 1500 inhabitants.

Demography

In July 2009, a total population of 7586 persons found with an average age of 33.6 years.

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  • Clayton history
  • City ​​-data
  • Claytonnj.com
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