The History of Robbinsville - Hungry Hill

Did you know that Robbinsville had several names prior too its most recent change?   I was aware that Robbinsville was named for a prominent resident George Robbins who served as a Congressman in the 1850s.    and I knew that prior to Robbinsville, we were know as Washington Township.   And prior to that Newtown.   Well heres a blurb I found interesting..  How about instead of Robbinsville, New Jersey on your return address you put  Hungry Hill. 

The name Hungry Hill  conjures up all sorts of mysterious images, but it actually refers to a section of Washington Township now known as Robbinsville.   The area was originally called Hungry Hill because it was in such a remote location that residents frequently were unable to provide food to travelers passing through.  The name was changed to Newtown and finally to Robbinsville around 1845 after a prominent local family.

When the Camden railroad came through Washington Township in 1832, the increased rail traffic boosted Robbinsvilles growth.  Before the turn of the century at least five trains reportedly went through town every day. 

So it seems that back in the day we were a town lacking in convenience and supplies.   Thank god that is no longer the case.   Our town thrives on a commuter population and relative convenience

A much as I found it interesting I will continue to use Robbinsville for my return address, but I wonder what would happen if I used Hungry Hill <shrug>

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