Chesterfield Township & Crosswicks
A rural Burlington County community shaped by preserved farmland, the historic villages of Chesterfield and Crosswicks, deep Quaker and Revolutionary-era history, working farms, local businesses and an extensive township recreation system.
At a Glance
Township Government
295 Bordentown-Chesterfield Road
Chesterfield, NJ 08515
609-298-2311
Crosswicks
Crosswicks is a historic village and community within Chesterfield Township and is included throughout this guide rather than treated as a separate municipality.
Schools
Chesterfield Township School serves local elementary students; grades 7–12 attend Northern Burlington County Regional schools in neighboring Mansfield Township.
Community Character
Chesterfield balances historic villages and newer residential areas with extensive preserved farmland, equestrian activity, nurseries and active agriculture.
Government & Community Resources
Chesterfield Township
295 Bordentown-Chesterfield Road
Chesterfield, NJ 08515
609-298-2311
Crosswicks Library Company
483 Main Street
Crosswicks, NJ 08515
609-298-6271
An independent community library with roots dating to 1817.
Crosswicks Community House
A longstanding village gathering place supporting cultural, civic and social activities in Crosswicks.
Education
Chesterfield Township School
30 Saddle Way
Chesterfield, NJ 08515
609-298-6900
Public elementary school serving township students through grade 6.
Northern Burlington County Regional Schools
160 Mansfield Road East
Columbus, NJ 08022
609-298-3900
Regional middle and high schools serving Chesterfield students in grades 7–12.
History & Historic Places
Crosswicks Historic District
Crosswicks was settled in the seventeenth century and retains an unusually rich collection of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century buildings, including the Friends Meeting House and First Day School.
Chesterfield Historic District
The village formerly known as Recklesstown contains historic residential, civic and commercial architecture centered on today's Chesterfield village.
Crosswicks Friends Meeting House
15 Front Street
Crosswicks, NJ 08515
The present meeting house dates to the Revolutionary era and remains an active Quaker meeting.
Chesterfield Township Historical Society
2 Front Street
Crosswicks, NJ 08515
Local museum and historical organization preserving the township's villages, people and built environment.
Taylor-Newbold House
100 Old York Road
Chesterfield, NJ 08515
A prominent historic property retained from the existing Chesterfield guide.
Battle of Crosswicks
Crosswicks played a role in the Revolutionary War during the British movement toward the Battle of Monmouth in June 1778.
Parks, Recreation & Agriculture
Charlotte Rogers Park
Township park near Crosswicks-Chesterfield Road and Margerum Road with soccer/baseball fields and a walking path.
Fenton Lane Park
Major recreation complex with soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, pickleball and indoor recreation space.
Village Square & Municipal Parks
Neighborhood park space supplements the township's larger athletic complexes.
The Country Pool Club
73 Waln Road
Member-owned seasonal swim club serving Chesterfield families since 1959.
Equestrian Community
Chesterfield Farm and Renaissance Farm of Crosswicks support riding lessons, boarding and horse-centered recreation.
Working Farms
Farm stands, preserved farmland, nurseries and seasonal agricultural experiences remain a defining part of the township.
Churches, Cemeteries & Funeral Service
Places of Worship
Active congregations include Crosswicks Friends Meeting, Chesterfield Baptist Church, Fellowship CrossPoint Church and the Crosswicks Methodist tradition in the historic village.
Burial Grounds
Historic burial places include the Crosswicks Friends Meeting burial ground and the Methodist cemetery associated with historic Crosswicks.
Funeral Homes
No funeral home was confirmed within Chesterfield Township itself. Nearby funeral homes are found in Bordentown and Allentown and should be treated as outside the township.