Adelphia, New Jersey

Adelphia is an unincorporated area located within Howell Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States.

Nomenclature

Prior to the community adapting its name from the Greek word for 'brotherhood' ("adelphia"), the area was previously known as Turkey. The only remnants of Turkey happen to lie within the title of the area's only municipal park, Turkey Swamp Park.

Geography & Demographics

The community of Adelphia has a total area of 35.41km² (22 mi²) and a population of 17,000 (est.) people. [ [http://www.adelphiafire.com/2overview.htm Adelphia Fire Company] ] The area is composed of various portions of Howell Township, New Jersey, and reaches into portions of Colts Neck Township, Farmingdale, and Freehold Township.

Education

Adelphia is the home of the Talmudical Academy of Central New Jersey, Howell Memorial Middle School and Adelphia School. Students from K-5 attend Adelphia School, students from 6-8 attend Howell Memorial Middle School, and students from 9-12 either attend Howell High School, Freehold Township High School or Colts Neck High School, depending on their location within the district.

References

External links

* [http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/Adelphia_home.aspx Adelphia School]
* [http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/MMS_home.aspx Memorial Middle School]
* [http://www.frhsd.com Freehold Regional High School District]