Riverton
Riverton is a compact Delaware River borough known for its 1851 planned-community roots, tree-lined streets, historic gaslights, Victorian-era architecture, walkable Main and Broad Street businesses, and direct NJ TRANSIT River LINE service.
About Riverton
Riverton sits along the Delaware River between Palmyra and Cinnaminson in western Burlington County. Its scale is one of its defining features: homes, schools, churches, the library, station, neighborhood businesses, riverfront streets and Memorial Park are all close together.
The Riverton Historic District contains more than 500 structures and preserves the core of the planned suburb developed by the Riverton Improvement Company beginning in 1851.
The borough's commercial core mixes small professional offices, personal services, cafés, restaurants, specialty shops and the River LINE station.
Bank Avenue, the yacht club area and nearby residential streets give Riverton a strong riverfront identity, while visitors should respect private property and posted access rules.
Complete Riverton Guide Set
Use the seven Riverton pages to move from community information to shopping, dining, property, lodging, classifieds and employment.
Local retail, healthcare, professional services, trades, salons, studios, childcare and community services.
Food & DrinkBreakfast, Mexican, pizza, coffee, tea, ice cream, catering and a local brewery with dietary filters.
Real EstateHistoric homes, district review, riverfront considerations, taxes, schools, transit and buyer/seller resources.
Visiting & LodgingHistoric streets, riverfront highlights, Memorial Park, River LINE access, annual traditions and lodging guidance.
ClassifiedsLocal marketplace categories, notices, community items, garage sales, pets and safe-transaction reminders.
JobsCurrent school and local-employer openings plus education, healthcare, service and professional job sectors.
History & Heritage
The National Register-listed district preserves the borough's original planned-suburb character and later development. Historic properties can be subject to local preservation review when exterior work falls within regulated areas.
Organized in 1865, the yacht club is one of Riverton's signature landmarks and an enduring part of the borough's Delaware River sailing tradition.
Riverton's long-running Independence Day celebration includes community races, children's activities, park festivities and other local traditions organized through the borough's Fourth of July committee.
Government & Public Safety
Riverton, NJ 08077
856-829-0120
Municipal clerk, tax, finance, construction/code enforcement, public works and other borough services.
Non-emergency: 856-829-1212 / 1211
Use 911 for emergencies. The borough police department handles local law-enforcement services.
Fire non-emergency: 856-829-2080
Ambulance business: 856-829-0500
Riverton Fire Company and local emergency medical resources serve the borough.
Education & Library
Riverton, NJ 08077
856-829-0087
Riverton's public school serves children from preschool through eighth grade.
Palmyra, NJ 08065
Riverton students continue to Palmyra High School for grades 9–12 under the local sending relationship.
Riverton, NJ 08077
856-829-2476
A neighborhood branch of the Burlington County Library System offering books, digital resources and community programs.
Parks, Recreation & Transportation
The 12-acre municipal park includes four baseball diamonds, a grandstand, two basketball courts, four hard-surface tennis courts—three lined for pickleball—a playground and picnic space.
The NJ TRANSIT River LINE station provides light-rail access toward Camden and Trenton. Station parking includes two small lots with standard and accessible spaces and no parking fee.
Riverton's compact street grid makes many local destinations reachable on foot or bicycle. Use extra care at rail crossings and follow posted traffic controls.
Arts, Recreation & Community Organizations
Riverton, NJ 08077
856-829-8524
Historic sailing club and riverfront landmark with a tradition dating to 1865.
Preserves local history, publishes research and maintains extensive material on the borough's architecture, people and traditions.
Riverton supports dance and music education through several in-town studios. See Business & Shopping for current studio listings.
Places of Worship & Funeral Services
Riverton, NJ 08077
856-829-0783
Riverton, NJ 08077
856-829-1634
Riverton, NJ 08077
856-786-0110
Riverton, NJ 08077
856-829-0090
Riverton, NJ 08077
856-829-2700
Current in-borough funeral home serving Riverton and surrounding communities.
No standalone cemetery was identified within Riverton Borough. Cemetery properties using a Riverton 08077 mailing address may actually be in neighboring Cinnaminson, so municipal location should be checked before listing them as Riverton.
Surrounding Communities
Riverton directly adjoins Palmyra and Cinnaminson. A Riverton mailing address does not always mean a property lies inside Riverton Borough, particularly along Route 130 and Riverton Road. NJTGO uses the municipality—not the postal city—to decide where a listing belongs.
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