East Greenwich Township Municipal Building
Township administration, clerk, tax, planning, construction and resident services.
East Greenwich Township
Gloucester County, New Jersey
A fast-growing Gloucester County community encompassing Mickleton, Clarksboro and Mount Royal, with preserved farmland, neighborhood centers, parks, schools, historic sites and convenient access to the I-295 corridor.
Gloucester County14.92 square miles2025 population estimate: 12,610Mickleton • Clarksboro • Mount RoyalKings Highway / CR 551
About East Greenwich Township
East Greenwich is a residential and farming community in western Gloucester County. The township was created in 1881 from portions of Mantua Township and Greenwich Township and today includes the communities of Mickleton, Clarksboro and Mount Royal. Its character blends established village areas, newer residential neighborhoods, farmland and a growing collection of local shops, restaurants and service businesses.
Postal-address note: East Greenwich businesses and homes commonly use Mickleton, Clarksboro or Mount Royal mailing addresses. NJTGO treats municipal location—not just the postal city—as the deciding factor for inclusion.
Government & Public Services
East Greenwich Police Department
Municipal law enforcement and public-safety services. Use 911 for emergencies.
East Greenwich Fire Department
Volunteer fire and rescue service; non-emergency number shown.
Public Works
Road maintenance, parks and facilities, trash/recycling support and municipal-property maintenance.
Schools
Jeffrey Clark School
East Greenwich Township School District • Grades K–2.
Samuel Mickle School
East Greenwich Township School District • Grades 3–6.
Kingsway Regional Middle School
Regional district school serving East Greenwich students in grades 7–8.
Kingsway Regional High School
Regional district school serving East Greenwich students in grades 9–12.
Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Thompson Family Park
Major township recreation park with walking paths, playground areas and public athletic courts/fields.
Mickleton Park
Naturalized community park with playground, pond and ongoing ecological/recreation improvements.
Township Walking & Athletic Facilities
Public Works maintains athletic facilities and roughly two miles of walking paths across township recreation areas.
Youth Sports
Local basketball, soccer and regional youth football, wrestling, field hockey and other programs serve township families.
History & Places of Interest
Mount Royal Inn / Rising Sun Tavern
Historic tavern property dating to the 18th century and recognized by Gloucester County as a historic site.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Historic 1846 church whose parish dates to 1770; listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Historic Cemeteries
Eglington Cemetery, Zion Methodist Church Cemetery and the Gates of Heaven / Martin Luther King Memorial Garden are within the township.
Mickleton Monthly Meeting
Longstanding Quaker meeting community on Kings Highway.
Places of Worship
Angel Visit Baptist Church
Evangelical United Methodist Church
Kingsway Baptist Church
Living Water Bible Church
Mickleton Monthly Meeting
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Zion Community Church
Explore the East Greenwich Guide
Business & Shopping
Local services, healthcare, automotive, home improvement, salons, childcare, retail and more.
Food & Drink
Restaurants, markets, bakeries, brewery, pizza, hoagies and verified GF/DF filters.
Real Estate
Planning, zoning, housing forms and local real-estate resources.
Visiting & Lodging
Historic sites, parks, food destinations and clearly labeled nearby lodging.
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Advertising InformationContact NJTGOTown guide reviewed September 2026 using current East Greenwich Township, U.S. Census Bureau, school-district and Gloucester County information. Population shown is the Census Bureau July 1, 2025 estimate.