Marlton is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Evesham Township in Burlington County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the population of Marlton was 10,260.
History
Marlton was founded by Welsh and English farmers beginning in 1676. Originally called "Evesham" (named for an English village outside Stratford-upon-Avon), the town was incorporated as one of the original 13 townships in Burlington County in 1688.
The name Marlton first appeared in the early 19th century. The name is derived from marl clay, which is commonly found in the local soil. The discovery of the marl content helped local business and farmers, and caused the first "building boom", occurring in the 1830s and 1840s. Marl continued to be excavated in Marlton until 1930, when the pits were shut down.[3] The marl was sold locally, and shipped directly, by rail to Burlington City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Atlantic City, for reshipping as an alternate for green manure, water treatment amendment, and semi-flowable fill.
Now it is an unincorporated area within Evesham Township that is tracked for reporting purposes by the United States Census Bureau.
Landmarks
Marlton Circle is a traffic circle at the intersection of Route 70 and Route 73. According to Urban Engineers, Inc., the circle will be completely eliminated and will be replaced by "a grade-separated interchange that will enable Route 73 to pass over Route 70."[4]
PH-32, a Project Nike missile base from the Cold War, was located near Cherokee High School.
Athletics
The Marlton Whalers were formed in the late 1970s as a local ice hockey team. The name "Whalers" was selected after the Hartford Whalers of the NHL, with the Marlton team's jersey featuring the NHL team's logo but turned upside down to make the W an M. The team was restarted in 1998 as a roller hockey team, abandoning the upside down W for a sharper angrier whale logo similar to that used by the OHL Plymouth Whalers. The team was able to make it to consecutive national championships in 2000 and 2001 after tournament victories in Rye, New York and Washington, D.C.[citation needed]
Geography
Marlton is located at 39°53′56″N 74°55′39″W / 39.898863°N 74.927534°W / 39.898863; -74.927534 (39.898863, -74.927534).[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.4 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical populations |
| Census |
Pop. |
|
%± |
| 1990 |
10,228 |
|
—
|
| 2000 |
10,260 |
|
0.3% |
| source:[6] |
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 10,260 people, 4,097 households, and 2,728 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,171.0 people per square mile (1,222.7/km2). There were 4,203 housing units at an average density of 1,299.0/sq mi (500.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.32% White, 2.88% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 4.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.34% of the population.
There were 4,097 households out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $52,271, and the median income for a family was $61,217. Males had a median income of $46,905 versus $31,798 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,145. About 2.1% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.
Notable residents
Notable current and former residents of Marlton include:
- Shawn Andrews (born 1982), Offensive Lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles.[citation needed]
- Brian Baldinger (born 1960), former NFL offensive tackle and current Fox Sports commentator.[7]
- Sheldon Brown (born 1979), Defensive Back for the Philadelphia Eagles.[8]
- Ashley Harder won the Miss New Jersey USA 2007 title in the state pageant held in Parsippany.[9]
- Brian Herzlinger (born 1976), Film director and star of 2004 documentary My Date with Drew.[10]
- LeRoy Homer Jr., (1965-2001) co-pilot of United Airlines Flight 93 who was killed in the September 11 attacks.[11]
- Tom Knight (born 1974), former NFL cornerback.[12]
- Brit Morgan (born 1987), actress best known for her role as Lacey Thornfield in The Middleman.[citation needed]
- Dennis Norman (born 1980), football player.[13]
- Jerry Penacoli (born 1956), Actor, former newscaster, current correspondent on Extra.[14]
- Richard Ruccolo (born 1972) Actor (Two Guys and a Girl, Rita Rocks)
- Sav Rocca (born 1973) Punter for the Philadelphia Eagles
- Pelle Lindbergh (1959-1985), former goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers
- Mike Quick (born 1959), former wide receiver and current color commentator for the Philadelphia Eagles
References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Brief History of Evesham Township and its Village of Olde Marlton
- ^ Urban to design elimination of Marlton Circle, accessed June 28, 2006.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Population Finder: Marlton CDP, New Jersey". U.S. Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=Search&geo_id=16000US3439885&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US34%7C16000US3439885&_street=&_county=Marlton&_cityTown=Marlton&_state=04000US34&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=population_0&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null®=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry=. Retrieved 2007-03-19.
- ^ Luksa, Frank. "Lessons in Dallas prepared Baldinger", The Dallas Morning News, July 7, 2002. Accessed November 25, 2007. "Baldinger can explain how it happened and did this week from his home in Marlton, N.J."
- ^ Staff. "In brief", The Herald (Rock Hill), August 21, 2007. Accessed November 19, 2008.
- ^ Evesham Township Regular Council Meeting Minutes for November 28, 2006, accessed April 17, 2007. "Proclamation: Miss New Jersey USA 2007 - Ashley Harder"
- ^ Staff. "Drew Love: Can An Ordinary Guy Land a Date with Drew Barrymore? Brian Herzlinger Gave Himself 30 Days to Find Out", People (magazine), August 22, 2005. Accessed November 19, 2008. "But why the E.T. ingenue the Marlton, N.J., native fell for when he was 6?"
- ^ Via Associated press. "Leroy Homer AF Academy graduate called eternal optimist", Denver Post, September 16, 2001. Accessed November 19, 2008.
- ^ Tommy Knight, database Football. Accessed December 24, 2007.
- ^ Staff. "Temple offensive lineman lands in Pittsburgh", The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 23, 2001. Accessed November 19, 2008.
- ^ Staff. "TV/RADIO TALK - CH. 10 WON'T STINT IN COVERING THE MUMMERS", The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 31, 1982. Accessed November 19, 2008. "A native of Scranton who grew up in Marlton, NJ, Penacoli came to Channel 3 just two weeks ago from WTVJ-TV in Miami."
Reading List
- Horner, Maurice W. A History of Evesham Township. (Philadelphia: Dorrance, 1971).
- McCabe, Wayne T. A Penny A View...An Album of Postcard Views...Marlton, N.J. (Newton, NJ: Historic Preservation Alternatives, 2001).
