Mount Holly Township

Mount Holly Township is an administrative division in Burlington County featuring a mix of residential areas, business sections, and municipal buildings. The area spans eastern Philadelphia suburbs with local roads and major thoroughfares passing through.

The township was founded in 1688 under the name Northampton and received its current name in 1931 after hills that were once covered with holly trees. This name change marked a shift in local identity and administrative history.

The historic core displays buildings from multiple centuries that reflect how daily life unfolded in earlier generations. The streetscape tells the story of how an early settlement developed at the edge of inland areas.

The area is accessible through several roads and main routes that cross it and connect to neighboring areas. Visitors should allow time to explore the different neighborhoods and historic zones at a leisurely pace.

In December 1776, the Battle of Iron Works Hill took place here when American forces under Colonel Samuel Griffin engaged Hessian troops. This clash was a significant moment during the American Revolution in this region.

Location: Burlington County

Inception: 1688

Shares border with: Lumberton Township, Westampton Township, Eastampton Township, Hainesport Township

Website: http://twp.mountholly.nj.us

GPS coordinates: 39.99530,-74.78650

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:57