Ferrell is an unincorporated community located within Elk Township, in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[2] It was named after Thomas M. Ferrell of Glassboro, a well-known politician in the area. The community of Ferrell was originally known as Fairview, but was changed to its current name as soon as the post office was established, due to an already existing Fairview.

Ferrell, New Jersey
Ferrell is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey
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Ferrell's location in Gloucester County (Inset: Gloucester County in New Jersey)
Ferrell is located in New Jersey
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Ferrell (New Jersey)
Ferrell is located in the United States
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Ferrell (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°40′31″N 75°11′56″W / 39.67528°N 75.19889°W / 39.67528; -75.19889
Country United States
state New Jersey
CountyGloucester
TownshipElk
Named forThomas M. Ferrell
Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
ZIP Code
08343
GNIS feature ID0876326[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Ferrell". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  2. ^ Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed June 9, 2016.
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