Glassboro, New Jersey

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Glassboro, New Jersey
settlement_type = Borough
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map_caption = Glassboro highlighted in Gloucester County. Inset



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map_caption1 = Census Bureau map of Glassboro, New Jersey

subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New Jersey
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Gloucester
government_footnotes =
government_type = Borough (New Jersey)
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Leo McCabe
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established_title = Incorporated
established_date = March 11, 1878

unit_pref = Imperial
area_footnotes =
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area_total_km2 = 23.9
area_land_km2 = 23.8
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 9.2
area_land_sq_mi = 9.2
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2006
population_footnotes =
population_total = 19360
population_density_km2 = 799.7
population_density_sq_mi = 2071.3

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
elevation_footnotes = [Gnis|885231|Borough of Glassboro, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed June 13, 2008.]
elevation_m = 45
elevation_ft = 148
latd = 39 |latm = 42 |lats = 05 |latNS = N
longd = 75 |longm = 06 |longs = 47 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 08028
area_code = 856
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 34-26340GR|2 [ [http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/webrepts/commoncodes/ccc_nj.html A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey] , Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.]
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website = http://www.glassboroonline.com
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Glassboro is a Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 19,068.

What is now Glassboro was originally formed as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 11, 1878, from portions of Clayton Township. Portions of the township were taken to form Elk Township (April 17, 1891) and Pitman (May 24, 1905). Glassboro was incorporated as a borough on March 18, 1920, replacing Glassboro Township."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 139.]

Glassboro is home to Rowan University, formerly Glassboro State College. It was the site of the Glassboro Summit Conference that took place in 1967.

Geography

Glassboro is located at coor dms|39|42|21|N|75|6|60|W|city (39.705914, -75.116651)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 9.2 square miles (23.9 km²), of which, 9.2 square miles (23.9 km²) of it is land and 0.11% is water.

Glassboro borders Elk Township, Clayton Borough, Monroe Township, Washington Township, Pitman Borough, Mantua Township, and Harrison Township.

Demographics

USCensusPop
1880=2088
1890=2642
1900=2677
1910=2821
1920=3073
1930=4799
1940=4925
1950=5867
1960=10253
1970=12938
1980=14574
1990=15614
2000=19068
estimate=19360
estyear=2006
estref= [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=Search&geo_id=06000US3401524840&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US34%7C05000US34015%7C06000US3401524840&_street=&_county=glassboro&_cityTown=glassboro&_state=04000US34&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=060&_submenuId=population_0&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry= Census data for Glassboro borough] , United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 24, 2007.]
footnote=historical data sources: [ [http://www.wnjpin.net/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi01/poptrd6.htm Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990] , Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.] [cite web
url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decennial/index.htm
title=U.S. Census Historical Data 1790-2000
accessdate=2007-03-16] As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 19,068 people, 6,225 households, and 4,046 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,071.3 people per square mile (799.4/km²). There were 6,555 housing units at an average density of 712.0/sq mi (274.8/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 74.53% White, 19.47% African American, 0.17% Native American, 2.31% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.48% from other races, and 1.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.82% of the population.

There were 6,225 households out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the borough the population was spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 25.6% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $44,992, and the median income for a family was $55,246. Males had a median income of $40,139 versus $30,358 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $18,113. About 8.5% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Glassboro is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year."2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book", Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 24.]

As of 2008, the Mayor of Glassboro is [http://www.glassboroonline.com/mayor_lm_glassboro.htm Leo McCabe] . Members of the Glassboro Borough Council are: [ [http://www.glassboroonline.com/mayor_glassboro.html Glassboro Mayor and Council] , Glassboro Borough. Accessed July 2, 2008.]
*Council President [http://www.glassboroonline.com/president_tf_glassboro.htm Tony Fiola]
* [http://www.glassboroonline.com/councilman_hc_glassboro.htm Hector Cabezas]
* [http://www.glassboroonline.com/councilman_gc_glassboro.htm George Cossabone]
* [http://www.glassboroonline.com/councilman_jd_glassboro.htm Joe D'Alessandro]
* [http://www.glassboroonline.com/councilman_em_glassboro.htm Ed Malandro]
* [http://www.glassboroonline.com/councilwoman_is_glassboro.htm Ingres Simpson]

Federal, state and county representation

Glassboro is in the First Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 4th Legislative District. [ [http://www.lwvnj.org/pubs/CG06.pdf 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government] , New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 57. Accessed August 30, 2006.]

Education

The Glassboro Public Schools serve students in prekindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics [ [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3405880 Data for the Glassboro Public Schools] , National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed July 2, 2008.] ) are [http://www.glassboro.k12.nj.us/B6-GENESIS/Genesis%20Program.htm Genesis Pre-School Program] , [http://www.glassboro.k12.nj.us/B5-RODGERS/3home.html J. Harvey Rodgers School] for PreK and kindergarten (307 students), [http://www.glassboro.k12.nj.us/B4-BULLOCK/Bullock%20Home.htm Dorothy L. Bullock School] for grades 1-3 (547), [http://www.glassboro.k12.nj.us/B3-BOWE/pages/home.html Thomas E. Bowe Elementary School] for grades 4-6 (505), [http://www.glassboro.k12.nj.us/B2-GIS/intermediate.htm Glassboro Intermediate School] for grades 7 and 8 (349), and
Glassboro High School for grades 9-12 (703).

History

The Glassboro Summit Conference between U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and Soviet Premier Alexey Kosygin took place in Glassboro. Johnson and Kosygin met for three days from June 23 to June 25, 1967, at Glassboro State College (later renamed Rowan University). The location was chosen as a compromise. Kosygin, having agreed to address the United Nations in New York City, wanted to meet in New York. Johnson, wary of encountering protests against the Vietnam War, preferred to meet in Washington, D.C. They agreed on Glassboro because it was equidistant between the two cities. [Gray, Jerry. [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0CE1D81E31F93BA25754C0A964958260 "Panel Approves Changing Name of Glassboro State to Rowan College"] , "The New York Times", July 18, 1992. Accessed July 2, 2008.] The generally amicable atmosphere of the summit was referred to as the "Spirit of Glassboro," although the leaders failed to reach agreement on limiting anti-ballistic missile systems.

On June 19, 1986, Ronald Reagan became the first sitting president to speak at a high school graduation when he spoke at the Glassboro High School commencement ceremonies. [ [http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/speeches/1986/61986e.htm Remarks at the High School Commencement Exercises in Glassboro, New Jersey June 19, 1986] , Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Accessed July 17, 2006.]

Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of Glassboro include:
*John Aveni (1935-2002), kicker for the Chicago Bears [ [http://www.nfl.com/players/profile?id=AVE249174 NFL.com - John Aveni player page] . Accessed July 13, 2008.]
*Christopher Bauman (1982-2005), professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Chri$ Ca$h. [ [http://www.wrestleview.com/news2005/1124707569.shtml Wrestleview.com - Chri$ Ca$h's death] . " CZW wrestler Christopher "Chri$ Ca$h" Bauman Jr. was killed August 18 as the result of a motorcycle accident near his home in Glassboro, NJ." Accessed July 13, 2008.]
*Gary Brackett (1980-), linebacker on the Super Bowl XLI champion Indianapolis Colts [ [http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=bio&player_id=223 Gary Brackett player profile] , Indianapolis Colts. Accessed March 3, 2007.]
*Mark Lambert Bristol (1868-1939), Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. [ [http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/destroy/dd453txt.htm hazegray.org: USS "Bristol"] . Accessed November 28, 2007.]
*Betty Castor (1941-), Florida politician, was born and grew up in Glassboro. [ [http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/11/03/senate.florida/index.html "Castor concedes Florida Senate race"] , CNN, November 3, 2004. Accessed June 20, 2007. "Castor, 63, grew up in Glassboro, New Jersey."]
*JADEN (1977-), an American professional wrestling manager and commentator. [ [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=19970556 Jaden's official MySpace page] . Accessed July 13, 2008.]
*Thomas M. Ferrell (1844-1916) represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1883 to 1885. [ [http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=F000089 Thomas Merrell Ferrell] , "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress". Accessed August 24, 2007.]
*Kerry Getz (1975-), professional skateboarder, currently resides in Glassboro. [ [http://www.atvscene.com/throughthelens/ttl-8.html Through The Lens 7 : The Premis Summer Tour] , accessed March 14, 2007. "Thursday, Brandon and I packed up and started driving towards Kerry Getz’s house in Glassboro, NJ."]
*Jarvis Lynch (1933-), retired Major General in the United States Marine Corps. [ [http://www.usmc.mil/genbios2.nsf/biographies/4F5C41A35EB5562E85256A4000718826?opendocument Jarvis D. Lynch] , United States Marine Corps. Accessed December 26, 2007.]

References

External links

* [http://www.glassboroonline.com/ Glassboro website]
* [http://www.downtownglassboro.com/ Downtown Glassboro website]
* [http://www.glassboro.k12.nj.us/ Glassboro Public Schools]
*NJReportCard|15|1730|0|Glassboro Public Schools
* [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3405880 Data for the Glassboro Public Schools] , National Center for Education Statistics
* [http://www.nj.com/forums/glassboro/ Glassboro forum]