Glassboro is a

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within Gloucester County, in the

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, within the

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. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 23,149, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 4,570 (+24.6%) from the 18,579 recorded at the 2010 census, which in turn had reflected a decline of 489 (−2.6%) from the 19,068 counted in the 2000 census. Much of the recent and projected growth in Glassboro have been attributed to the growth trajectory of

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, founded in 1923 and formerly known as Glassboro State College. Glassboro and surrounding Gloucester County constitute part of

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. What is now Glassboro was originally formed as a

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by an act of the

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on March 11, 1878, from portions of Clayton Township. Portions of the township were taken to form Elk Township (April 17, 1891) and

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(May 24, 1905). Glassboro was incorporated as a borough on March 18, 1920, replacing Glassboro Township.Snyder, John P
''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606–1968''
Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 139. Accessed July 12, 2012. The borough was named for its

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History

Glassboro's early industrial history was built on the manufacturing of glass. The town was first established in 1779 by Solomon Stanger as Glass Works in the Woods. Glass manufacturers over the years since include Heston-Carpenter Glass Works, Olive Glass Works, Harmony Glass Works, Temperanceville Glass Works, Whitney Brothers Glass Works, Owens Bottle Company, Owens Illinois Glass Company, and Anchor Hocking.

, formerly Glassboro State College, was founded in 1923. The university was the site of the

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in 1967 between U.S. President

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and Soviet Premier

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.From Normal to Extraordinary: The History of Rowan University
,

. Accessed July 21, 2015. "Rowan University has evolved from its humble beginning in 1923 as a normal school, with a mission to train teachers for South Jersey classrooms, to a comprehensive university with a strong regional reputation.... The University received worldwide attention when it hosted a historic summit conference between President Lyndon Johnson and Soviet Premier Aleksei Kosygin in Hollybush." In 1958, a

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epidemic broke out in the predominantly African-American neighborhoods of Elsmere and Lawns, which was attributed to 20 years of municipal neglect of the sanitary infrastructure in these neighborhoods. The

between

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and

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took place in Glassboro. Johnson and Kosygin met for three days from June 23 to June 25, 1967, at

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(later renamed Rowan University). The location was chosen as a compromise. Kosygin, having agreed to address the

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, wanted to meet in

. Johnson, wary of encountering

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, preferred to meet in

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They agreed in Glassboro because it was equidistant between the two cities. The summit's generally amicable atmosphere was referred to as the "Spirit of Glassboro," although the leaders failed to reach agreement on limiting

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systems. On June 19, 1986,

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became the first sitting president to speak at a high school graduation when he spoke at the

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commencement ceremonies.

Geography

According to the

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, the borough had a total area of 9.36 square miles (24.24 km²), including 9.32 square miles (24.14 km²) of land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) of water (0.41%).

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, localities and place names located partially or completely within the borough include Elsemere. Glassboro borders the Gloucester County municipalities of Clayton Borough, Elk Township, Harrison Township, Mantua Township, Monroe Township,

, and Washington Township.

Climate

The area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the

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system, Glassboro has a

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, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 18,579 people, 6,158 households, and 3,972 families in the borough. The population density was . There were 6,590 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 72.25% (13,423)

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, 18.67% (3,469) Black or African American, 0.11% (21) Native American, 2.87% (534) Asian, 0.05% (10)

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, 3.12% (580) from other races, and 2.92% (542) from two or more races.

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of any race were 7.42% (1,378) of the population. Of the 6,158 households, 28.1% had children under the age of 18; 44.4% were married couples living together; 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 35.5% were non-families. Of all households, 22.5% were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.13. 19.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 26.4% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 95.0 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010

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showed that (in 2010

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dollars)

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was $54,795 (with a margin of error of +/− $3,793) and the median family income was $67,171 (+/− $9,496). Males had a median income of $49,695 (+/− $4,361) versus $43,489 (+/− $2,608) for females. The

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for the borough was $23,108 (+/− $1,421). About 9.3% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the

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, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 19,068 people, 6,225 households, and 4,046 families residing in the borough. The population density was . There were 6,555 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the borough was 74.5%

, 19.5%

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, 0.2% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.1%

, 1.5% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Glassboro borough
,

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. Accessed July 10, 2012.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 – Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Glassboro borough, New Jersey
,

. Accessed July 10, 2012. There were 6,225 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were

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living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.17. In the borough, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 25.6% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $44,992, and the median income for a family was $55,246. Males had a median income of $40,139 versus $30,358 for females. The

for the borough was $18,113. About 8.5% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the

, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Parks and recreation

The Glassboro Wildlife Management Area covers almost in portions of Glassboro, Clayton, and Monroe Township.

Government

Local government

Glassboro is governed under the

form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected

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on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. The mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council is comprised of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'',

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, March 2013, p. 24. The borough form of government used by Glassboro is a "

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/ strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can

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ordinances subject to an

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by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. , the mayor of Glassboro is

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John E. Wallace, whose term of office ends December 31, 2026.John E. Wallace III
Borough of Glassboro. Accessed January 23, 2025. "Democrat: Serving Four Year Term ending December 31, 2026. Mr. John Wallace was appointed to fill an unexpired term on Council in January 2015. John was appointed mayor in May 2018 upon former Mayor Leo McCabe’s retirement." Members of the borough council, and the years their terms expire, are Council President Anna Miller (D, 2027), Timothy D. Brown (D, 2026), George P. Cossabone Sr. (D, 2025), Deanna L. Garlic (D, 2026), Andrew Halter (D, 2027), Daniele Brida Spence (D, 2025).Government
Borough of Glassboro. Accessed January 23, 2025. "The Borough Council is the legislative body of the Borough of Glassboro. The council is made up of six Council Members that represent the entire Borough."''Gloucester County 2024 Official Directory''

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. Accessed January 1, 2025.General Election November 5, 2024 Unofficial Results

, updated November 18, 2024. Accessed January 1, 2025.General Election November 7, 2023 Unofficial Results

, November 20, 2023. Accessed January 1, 2024.General Election November 8, 2022 Summary Report Unofficial Results

Clerk, November 12, 2019. Accessed January 1, 2023. In March 2019, Danielle Spence was selected to fill the seat on the Borough Council expiring in December 2019 that had been held by Edward A. Malandro. Spence served on an interim basis until the November 2019 general election, when she was elected to serve the balance of the term of office and won a full three-year term, while Anthony J. Fiola was elected to serve an unexpired term.General Election November 5, 2019 Summary Report Unofficial Results

Clerk, November 12, 2019. Accessed January 1, 2020. Anna Miller was appointed by the borough council in March 2013 from among three candidates offered by the municipal Democratic committee to fill the vacant seat of George Cossabone.

Federal, state, and county representation

Glassboro is located in the 1st Congressional DistrictPlan Components Report

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, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020. and is part of New Jersey's 3rd state legislative district.Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District

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. Accessed February 1, 2020.''2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''
New Jersey

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. Accessed October 30, 2019.

Politics

As of March 2011, there were a total of 9,772 registered voters in Glassboro, of which 3,733 (38.2%) were registered as Democrats, 1,408 (14.4%) were registered as

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and 4,617 (47.2%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 14 voters registered as

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or Greens. In the 2020 presidential election, Democrat

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received 59.9% of the vote (5,162 cast), ahead of Republican

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with 38.5% (3,320), and other candidates with 1.6% among the 8,798 ballots cast by the borough's 11,661 voters, for a turnout of 75.4%. In the

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, Democrat

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received 56.3% of the vote (4,135 cast), ahead of Republican

with 37.8% (2,779 votes), and other candidates with 5.9% among the 7,347 ballots cast by the borough's 11,512 registered voters, for a turnout of 63.8%. In the

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, Democrat

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received 63.7% of the vote (4,578 cast), ahead of Republican

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with 34.6% (2,485 votes), and other candidates with 1.8% (128 votes), among the 7,252 ballots cast by the borough's 10,804 registered voters (61 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 67.1%. In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 62.8% of the vote (4,516 cast), ahead of Republican

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with 35.4% (2,547 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (62 votes), among the 7,195 ballots cast by the borough's 10,312 registered voters, for a turnout of 69.8%. In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat

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received 58.5% of the vote (3,930 ballots cast), outpolling Republican

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with 40.1% (2,699 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (60 votes), among the 6,723 ballots cast by the borough's 9,801 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 68.6. In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican

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received 53.0% of the vote (2,106 cast), ahead of Democrat

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with 45.0% (1,786 votes), and other candidates with 2.0% (80 votes), among the 4,074 ballots cast by the borough's 10,838 registered voters (102 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 37.6%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat

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received 51.7% of the vote (2,198 ballots cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 39.0% (1,659 votes), Independent

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with 6.7% (287 votes) and other candidates with 0.7% (29 votes), among the 4,255 ballots cast by the borough's 9,958 registered voters, yielding a 42.7% turnout.

Education

The Glassboro Public Schools serve students in

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through

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. As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of four schools, had an enrollment of 1,895 students and 155.7 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a

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of 12.2:1.District information for Glassboro School District

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. Accessed February 1, 2024. Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the

) are J. Harvey Rodgers School with 265 students in grades PreK and kindergarten, Dorothy L. Bullock School with 651 students in grades 1-5, Thomas E. Bowe Elementary School with 432 students in grades 6-8 and

with 518 students in grades 9-12. Students in Gloucester County are eligible to apply to attend Gloucester County Institute of Technology, a four-year high school in Deptford Township that provides technical and vocational education. As a public school, students do not pay tuition to attend the school. Guardian Angels Regional School is a

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that operates under the auspices of the

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and accepts students from Glassboro. Its PreK-3 campus is in

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while its 4-8 campus is in Paulsboro. Our Lady of Lourdes in Glassboro is one of the sending parishes; the former St. Bridget Regional School in Glassboro merged into St. Michael in 2008.

is a

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with an enrollment of 19,500 undergraduate and graduate students in 2018–2019. The university was founded in 1923 as Glassboro Normal School on a site donated by the borough. The school became New Jersey State Teachers College at Glassboro in 1937 and Glassboro State College in 1958. Beginning in the 1970s, the university expanded into a multi-purpose institution, adding programs in

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, and

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. Rowan Boulevard is a

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intended to provide a vibrant downtown district for Glassboro, incorporating university student life into its design as part of an effort to accommodate a student body that has been projected to grow to about 25,000 in 2023.

Transportation

Roads and highways

, the borough had a total of of roadways, of which were maintained by the municipality, by Gloucester County and by the

New Jersey Department of Transportation The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is the agency responsible for transportation issues and policy in New Jersey, including maintaining and operating the state's highway and public road system, planning and developing transport ...

. Glassboro is crisscrossed by a number of major roads. These include County Route 553, Route 47 and Route 55 (limited access) travel north–south, while

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(much of which is also Mullica Hill Road) passes through east–west.

Public transportation

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provides bus service to and from

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on the

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408 __NOTOC__ Year 408 ( CDVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Bassus and Philippus (or, less frequently, year 1161 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination ...

and

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routes. The Pureland East-West Community Shuttle connects the Pureland Industrial Complex and the Avandale Park and Ride. Passenger train service to Glassboro was available from 1860 to 1971. The Glassboro station used by the

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is being renovated as a

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. A new station at

in the vicinity of the historic depot is the planned for the proposed Glassboro–Camden Line, an

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(DMU)

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. The

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would be one stop further at Main and High streets.

Walking and cycling

Walking is a popular form of transportation especially around the university where many underclassmen are not permitted to have cars. The Glassboro – Williamstown Trail, also known as the Monroe Township Bikepath, runs for more than between Glassboro and the Williamstown section of Monroe Township. The trail traverses the Glassboro State Wildlife Refuge before terminating at Delsea Drive. Future work will extend this trail along former railroad right of way from Delsea Drive to Rowan U's Bunce Hall. Path links to Elmer and Pitman are also proposed.

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Glassboro include: *

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(born 1944), actor *

John Aveni John Patrick Aveni (March 17, 1935 – January 20, 2002) was an American professional football placekicker and tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins. Early life Aveni was born in Glassboro ...

(1935–2002), kicker for the

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* Gary Brackett (born 1980),

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on the

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champion

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Mark Lambert Bristol Mark Lambert Bristol (April 17, 1868 – May 13, 1939) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy. Biography He was born on April 17, 1868, in Glassboro, New Jersey. Bristol graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1887. During the Spa ...

(1868–1939),

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in the

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(1957–2019), professional wrestler, stand-up comedian and actor * Mary Carnell (1861–1925), photographerJohn William Leonard
''Woman's Who's who of America''
(American Commonwealth 1914): 518. *

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(born 1941), politician, 2004 U.S. Senate candidate in Florida and former president of The University of South Florida * Corey Clement (born 1994),

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for the

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champion

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* Joe Crispin (born 1979), former

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player for the

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and

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* Daniel Dalton (born 1949), politician who served as

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Majority Leader and as

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* Sean F. Dalton (born 1962),

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, who previously served two terms in the

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, where he represented the 4th Legislative District *

Thomas M. Ferrell Thomas Merrill Ferrell (June 20, 1844 – October 20, 1916) was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for one term from 1883 to 1885. Earl ...

(1844–1916), represented

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in the

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from 1883 to 1885 *

Cathe Friedrich Cathe Friedrich, born July 20, 1964, is an American ACE certified group fitness instructor, personal trainer and entrepreneur from Glassboro, New Jersey. Since releasing her first fitness video in 1989, Friedrich has released over 190 fitness vid ...

(born 1964), athlete, instructor and innovator in the fitness video industry *

Kerry Getz Kerry Getz (born June 10, 1975) is an American professional skateboarder. Biography Getz has been skateboarding since the age of nine. Alongside Fred Gall, Tim O'Conner and Rob Pluhowski, Getz was one of the original team members of the Habit ...

(born 1975), professional skateboarder * George Johnson (born 1987),

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for the

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of the

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(born 1996),

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for the

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of the

* Jarvis Lynch (born 1933), retired major general in the

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(born 1938), long-distance runner who competed in the men's 5000 meters at the

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* Brian Oliver (born 1990), professional basketball player *

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(1940–2023), mathematician, former national champion distance runner and author * Dorcas Reilly (1926–2018), chef, homemaker, and inventor, best known for popularizing the

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(born 2002),

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for the

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* George H. Stanger (1902–1958), politician who served in the

from 1938 to 1946''Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey, 1944''
p. 265. Accessed December 16, 2022. "George H. Stanger (Rep., Vineland) Senator Stanger was born in Glassboro, N.J., September 25, 1902. He was educated at Bridgeton High School and Lafayette College." * Walter L. Stewart Jr. (born 1944), US Army major general, raised in Glassboro

References

External links

Glassboro official website
{{Authority control 1878 establishments in New Jersey Borough form of New Jersey government Boroughs in New Jersey Boroughs in Gloucester County, New Jersey Populated places established in 1878

History

Geography

Climate

Demographics

2010 census

2000 census

Parks and recreation

Government

Local government

Federal, state, and county representation

Politics

Education

Transportation

Roads and highways

Public transportation

Walking and cycling

Notable people

See also

References

External links