Municipal government operates under a Council-Manager form of government.
Burlington County Town Guide
Mount Holly
A historic Burlington County seat with a walkable downtown, independent shops and dining, county institutions, parks, Rancocas Creek and deep Revolutionary-era roots.
Mount Holly, Burlington CountyHistoric High Street · Mill Race Village · Rancocas Creek · County seat · Route 38
About Mount Holly
Mount Holly is the Burlington County seat, with a compact historic downtown, county offices and courts, Rancocas Creek, residential neighborhoods, Route 38 commerce, and a strong concentration of independent small businesses. High Street, Washington Street, Mill Street and Mill Race Village form the heart of the walkable downtown.
Independent shops, restaurants, breweries, professional services, historic buildings and community events.
A cluster of small shops, artisans, services and cafes in historic buildings near the Rancocas Creek.
County courts, offices, historic county sites and public services are concentrated in and around Mount Holly.
Boundary note: The 08060 mailing area extends beyond Mount Holly Township into places such as Eastampton, Westampton, Lumberton and Hainesport. NJTGO checks physical municipal location instead of relying on the mailing city alone.
History & Local Character
The historic prison opened in 1811 and is recognized as a National Historic Landmark.
History and natural-science collections in a local institution whose roots date to the colonial period.
A December 1776 Revolutionary War action that helped draw Hessian forces away from Trenton.
Historic property associated with Quaker abolitionist John Woolman.
Historic Quaker meetinghouse in the downtown historic district.
Local organization preserving and interpreting Mount Holly history.
Parks, Water & Recreation
Township park and recreation area tied to Mount Holly's industrial and Revolutionary-era landscape.
Major township recreation park with ongoing investments in courts, play facilities, walking areas and community amenities.
Neighborhood park within the township park system.
The Burlington County Parks System maintains a canoe trail that reaches Mill Dam Park in Mount Holly.
Wooded local landmark associated with the town's name and historic landscape.
Schools & Community
Local PK-8 public school district.
Regional public high school serving Mount Holly and neighboring communities.
Elementary school in the Mount Holly Township School District.
Elementary school in the Mount Holly Township School District.
Middle school in the Mount Holly Township School District.
RCBC culinary education and training presence in downtown Mount Holly.
Places of Worship
Jewish congregation in Mount Holly.
Baptist congregation.
Historic Presbyterian congregation.
United Methodist congregation.
Historic Episcopal congregation.
Roman Catholic parish.
Quaker meeting in historic downtown Mount Holly.
Baptist congregation.
Jehovah's Witness congregation.
Baptist congregation.
Historic Baptist congregation.
United Methodist congregation.