Bridgeton

Bridgeton is located along the Cohansey River and serves as the county seat of Cumberland County. The downtown area contains government buildings and the Historic District filled with older structures and streets.

The city was incorporated as a township in 1845 and became a city in 1865. This change marked its rise as an administrative center for the region.

The Historic District showcases over 2000 buildings displaying architectural styles from the Federal period through the 1920s. Walking through these streets, you see how different eras exist side by side in the structures around you.

The downtown core is easy to explore on foot, with older buildings helping you navigate different neighborhoods. On rainy days, sidewalks and shops are close together, making it simple to get around.

Potter's Tavern, built around 1750, was where New Jersey's first newspaper, The Plain Dealer, was published. This modest building played a role in spreading news across the early region.

Location: Cumberland County

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

Shares border with: Upper Deerfield Township, Hopewell Township, Fairfield Township

Website: http://cityofbridgeton.com

GPS coordinates: 39.42750,-75.22800

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:28