Westampton Township
Westampton combines Rancocas Creek history and preserved woodland with established neighborhoods, Route 541 commerce, county services and convenient access to I-295 and the New Jersey Turnpike.
At a Glance
Rancocas & nature
Rancocas State Park and the Rancocas Nature Center protect woodland, meadow and wetland habitat along the township’s southern side and give Westampton one of Burlington County’s strongest close-to-home nature destinations.
Historic communities
Rancocas Village is a State and National Historic District. Timbuctoo, founded by African Americans beginning in 1826, preserves a nationally significant story of freedom, community and the Underground Railroad.
Connected location
Westampton’s Route 541 corridor, I-295 and New Jersey Turnpike access support hotels, restaurants, retail, professional services and Burlington County facilities while residential areas retain a suburban-rural mix.
Government
Westampton Township
710 Rancocas Road
Westampton, NJ 08060
609-267-1891
Key public contacts
- Police non-emergency: 609-267-3000
- Municipal Court: 609-267-1895
- Public Works: 609-267-1891 ext. 114
- Recreation: 609-267-1891 ext. 120
- Fire & Emergency Services: 780 Woodlane Road · 609-267-2041
Schools
Holly Hills Elementary School
500 Ogden Drive
Westampton, NJ 08060
609-267-8565
Westampton Middle School
700 Rancocas Road
Westampton, NJ 08060
609-267-2722
Rancocas Valley Regional High School
520 Jacksonville Road
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
609-267-0830
Regional high school serving Westampton and neighboring sending districts.
History & Heritage
Rancocas Village
A historic village centered on Main Street and the 1772 Rancocas Friends Meeting House. The village developed along the Rancocas and is recognized as a State and National Historic District.
Timbuctoo
Settlement began in 1826. The African American community became associated with abolition, the Underground Railroad and Civil War service. Its cemetery on Church Street preserves graves of U.S. Colored Troops and early residents.
Historic Peachfield
180 Burrs Road
This 1725 historic property interprets architecture, agriculture and local history. Tours are available by appointment and special programs are offered through the year.
Parks & Recreation
Rancocas Nature Center
794 Rancocas Road · 609-261-2495
The Westampton section includes about 210 acres and roughly three miles of trails through forest, meadow and wetlands. Check current visitor-center hours before going; trails are generally open dawn to dusk.
Westampton Recreation Center
50 Springside Road
Community recreation building serving local programs, scouts and community organizations.
Golf & swimming
Deerwood Country Club and Tarnsfield Swim & Recreational add golf, seasonal swimming, lessons and community recreation to the township’s outdoor mix.
Faith, Cemeteries & Community
Rancocas Friends Meeting
201 Main Street, Rancocas
The active Quaker meeting continues worship in its historic 1772 meetinghouse.
Local congregations
- Change Church – Westampton · 897 Rancocas Road
- Grace Alliance Chapel · 118D Burrs Road
- Rancocas Valley Baptist Church · 15 Valley Farm Road
Historic burial grounds
- Timbuctoo Cemetery · Church Street area
- Woodlane Cemetery · historic Friends burial ground
- Friends burial grounds associated with Rancocas Quaker history
No in-town funeral home is listed here; neighboring funeral homes should remain identified by their actual municipality.
County Services in Westampton
Burlington County complex
Westampton hosts major Burlington County public-service facilities, including library, health, human-services and public-safety functions.
Burlington County Animal Shelter
35 Academy Drive
Westampton, NJ 08060
609-265-5073
County shelter providing animal care, adoption and related public services.
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