History of West Deptford Told Through Photographs

Oct. 13, 2011 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is West Deptford from local authors April Maska and Noreen Mikulski. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories of days gone by.

West Deptford Township was officially incorporated on March 1, 1871, when it was separated from the much larger Deptford Township. Pioneers, drawn by fertile land and proximity to waterways and major cities, discovered that this small acreage of land was perfect for farming. These family farms grew into small family-owned businesses, attracting others wishing to begin homesteads and other companies.

As time went on, clusters of family farms were transformed into small communities. Neighborhoods such as Verga, Colonial Manor, Thorofare, and Greenfields emerged. Today, West Deptford, a prideful community, is a blend of the old and new. Old family farmhouses stand proudly next to new developments. West Deptford features images and stories from many township residents.

Join the Authors for a Book Signing!

When: Thursday, November 3 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: RiverWinds Community Center
1000 RiverWinds Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08086

Highlights of West Deptford:
•   A timeline of businesses on the Eagle Point Property from Washington Park on the Delaware to the Woodbury Bag Loading Plant to the 4 Refinerie.
•   Featured in the book are many local families who go back generations and helped to create the township.
•   All of the profits from the sale of this book will go to the West Deptford Historical Association.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or
(888)-313-2665.

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With more than 7,500 local history titles published to date, Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Widely recognized sepia books feature hundreds of vintage historical images.