Lincoln is a hamlet and

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in South Harrison Township, Gloucester County,

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, United States. Formerly known as Stringtown, it is located in the southeastern part of the township, near the border with

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. It contained a grist mill, saw mill and a few houses. The grist mill was purchased in 1828 by James Jessup, who then purchased the saw mill in 1833.

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South Harrison Township, New Jersey Unincorporated communities in Gloucester County, New Jersey Unincorporated communities in New Jersey {{GloucesterCountyNJ-geo-stub