Berlin

This small community in South Jersey covers a modest area northeast of Philadelphia, with residential neighborhoods surrounded by wooded sections and the characteristic rural structure of the region, reflecting typical settlement patterns found throughout eastern New Jersey.

The settlement received its name during the founding years of the late eighteenth century and developed as a rural community within Camden County, which was established in 1844 as an independent administrative unit after separating from earlier larger regional structures.

Among the oldest communities in Camden County, this settlement maintains ties to traditional South Jersey coastal culture, with local gatherings and regional events shaping social life and residents preserving a strong connection to the surrounding area.

Access comes via nearby main roads connecting the area to larger transportation hubs in the region, while local facilities provide basic services for residents and occasional visitors passing through or exploring its rural sections.

The name was chosen during a nineteenth-century period when German place names became popular in American settlements, though no direct historical connection to the European capital is documented and the choice reflected local naming trends rather than specific migration patterns.

Location: Camden County

Inception: 1927

Shares border with: Berlin Township, Waterford Township, Winslow, Pine Hill, Clementon, Lindenwold

Website: https://berlinnj.org

GPS coordinates: 39.79123,-74.92905

Latest update: December 2, 2025 13:31