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Absecon, New Jersey

Absecon, New Jersey
Administration
Full nameAbsecon, New Jersey
Official nameAbsecon, New Jersey
Settlement typeCity
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyAtlantic
IncorporatedMarch 24, 1902
Government
TypeCity (New Jersey)
MayorPeter C. Elco (2012)
AdministratorTerence J. Dolan
Geography
Total Area6.9 sq mi (17.9 km2)
Land Area5.7 sq mi (14.8 km2)
Water Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2)
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Demography
Total Population8411 (2010 Census)
Density (pop.)auto/km2 (0/sq mi)
Other information
Time zoneEastern (EST) (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes08201, 08205
Area code609
FIPS code34-00100 
GNIS feature ID0885134 

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Absecon (pronounced ab-SEE-con) is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 8,411.

What is now the City of Absecon was originally incorporated as a town by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 29, 1872, from portions of Egg Harbor Township and Galloway Township. The City of Absecon was incorporated on March 24, 1902, replacing Absecon town.

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NJTransit's premium service between New York Penn Station and Atlantic City, Atlantic City Express Service (ACES) passes southbound through Absecon,NJ on March 6, 2009. Trains have an ALP44 electric and a P40DC diesel locomotive on either end so the train can travel on the Northeast Corridor as well as on the Atlantic City line without having to change engines. New bilevel cars are fitted for a somewhat more luxurious trip are the consist. ALP44 4427 leads as a control car southbound just outside AC, and a P40DC is providing the power in push mode.
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Paul Colman playing "No Problem" on November 22, 2009 at Absecon, New Jersey.
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RAFAEL ALENCAR TAKES YOU INTO A VIDEO CLIP TOUR TO VISIT ABSECON LIGHTHOUSE IN ATLANTIC CITY,NEW JERSEY.
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Before and after pictures/video of using Soft Washing Techniques to wash houses. To learn more go to www.JCSoftWash.com
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Starting with the Absecon Lighthouse and looking around towards the Marina section of the city. Coming around to see the Trump Taj Mahal, the Showboat and the new Revel Casino.
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Before and after pictures/video of using Soft Washing Techniques to wash roofs. To learn more go to www.JCSoftWash.com
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35th Annual Absecon Island Surf Contest at Ventnor Pier in Ventnor New Jersey...Tropical storm Danny was a dud in terms of intensity. But there was enough of a punch to provide some great waves for this Annual rite of Summer at the Jersey shore. The great rides are supported by some terrific original jazz fusion compositions courtesy of The Bob Sterling Band...www,bobsterling.net Yeah, that's Sterls kickin' on the waves too...
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Paul Colman playing "Holding On To You" on November 22, 2009 in Absecon, New Jersey, including a Newsboys anecdote.
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Paul Colman playing his song "Call To Me" on November 22, 2009 at Absecon, New Jersey. Alissa Bleazard singing background vocals.
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County awards $82000 in art and history grants - Shore News Today Tweet this news
Shore News Today--They are -Absecon- Lighthouse/Inlet Public Private Association, the African American Heritage Museum of Southern -New Jersey-, Atlantic Cape Community College, ... - Date : Wed, 29 Dec 2010 20:57:11 GMT+00:00
Developers detail plans to proceed with Absecon complex - Press of Atlantic City Tweet this news
Press of Atlantic City---Absecon- Gardens is a condominium and townhouse development at -New Jersey- Avenue and School Street that was originally designed for those ages 55 and older. ... - Date : Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:35:53 GMT+00:00
Galloway Township In Your Town, Edition of Dec. 30, 2010 - Shore News Today Tweet this news
Shore News Today--A Philadelphia-based program operating nationally and in several -New Jersey- counties, Amachi-Break the Cycle minimizes the impact of a parent's imprisonment ... - Date : Wed, 29 Dec 2010 20:32:26 GMT+00:00
Officials discuss future of Absecon housing development - Press of Atlantic City Tweet this news
Press of Atlantic City--The meeting came on the eve of a gathering for another age-restricted development in -Absecon-. Developers behind -Absecon- Gardens, located on -New Jersey- ... - Date : Wed, 08 Dec 2010 03:45:47 GMT+00:00
Age restrictions remain an issue for Absecon Gardens condominium complex - Press of Atlantic City Tweet this news
Press of Atlantic City--Ongoing work at the -Absecon- Gardens development at the corner of -New Jersey- Ave and ... - Date : Mon, 29 Nov 2010 02:47:33 GMT+00:00
Absecon In Your Town - Edition of Nov. 24, 2010 - Shore News Today Tweet this news
Shore News Today---Absecon's- American Legion Post 28 meets 7:30 pm the first Monday of each month at the post home at -New Jersey- Avenue and Mill Road. ... - Date : Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:06:55 GMT+00:00
Sequel to Boardwalk Empire is The Northside: African Americans and the ... - PR Web (press release) Tweet this news
PR Web (press release)--Nelson Johnson, whose family's presence in Atlantic County predates the founding of Atlantic City, is a lifelong resident of Hammonton, -New Jersey-. ... - Date : Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:28:16 GMT+00:00
AC marathon route takes runners past all of the city's great sights - Press of Atlantic City Tweet this news
Press of Atlantic City--ATLANTIC CITY - The -new- course for Sunday's marathon here wasn't drawn up by the authors of a handy -Absecon- Island tourist guide, but most of it could have ... - Date : Sat, 16 Oct 2010 04:13:34 GMT+00:00
Man Sought In Absecon Bank Robbery - MyFox Philadelphia Tweet this news
MyFox Philadelphia---ABSECON-, -NJ- - Police and FBI agents in Absecon are hoping a snapshot helps them catch a bank robber. They said this is a surveillance picture of the man who ... - Date : Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:11:16 GMT+00:00
Siblings' fascination with the macabre is all in fun - Shore News Today Tweet this news
Shore News Today--Torin Garay, 9, and sister Mary, 10, stand in costume near their handiwork outside their -Absecon- home. -ABSECON- - Shannon and Tom Garay like to indulge their ... - Date : Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:34:10 GMT+00:00

Municipalities and communities of Atlantic County, New Jersey

County seat: Mays Landing
CitiesAbsecon * Atlantic City * Brigantine * Corbin City * Egg Harbor City * Estell Manor * Linwood * Margate City * Northfield * Pleasantville * Port Republic * Somers Point * Ventnor City
BoroughsBuena * Folsom * Longport
TownHammonton
TownshipsBuena Vista * Egg Harbor * Galloway * Hamilton * Mullica * Weymouth
CDPsCollings Lakes * Elwood-Magnolia * Mays Landing * Pomona
CommunitiesDorothy * Elwood * Landisville * Richland * Smithville * Sweetwater



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