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Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Located in Camden County, New Jersey, Cherry Hill was established in 1844. Cherry Hill Mall was one of the first enclosed shopping malls in the Eastern United States. The township renamed itself after the mall because the mall was so famous.
Founded 1844 | Population 71,000 | Peak 71,000 (2024) | County Camden County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Cherry Hill, New Jersey

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1844Township Formed: Delaware Township.
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1961Cherry Hill Mall: One of first enclosed malls in Eastern U.S.
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1961Renamed: Delaware Twp renamed Cherry Hill.
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2010Modern Era: Cherry Hill continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1844 Government
Township Formed
1961 Business
Cherry Hill Mall
1961 Government
Renamed
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Cherry Hill Mall was one of the first enclosed shopping malls in the Eastern United States.
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The township renamed itself after the mall because the mall was so famous.
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Major Philadelphia suburb across the Delaware River.
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Cherry Hill is located in Camden County, New Jersey.
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Cherry Hill was founded in 1844.
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