Woodbury, NJ Road Trips

The City of Woodbury, one of the oldest "small cities" in the United States, had its beginning in 1683 when Henry Wood, a Quaker from Bury, England, settled here. By 1715 Woodbury had become a Quaker religious center and was a thriving hamlet at the onset of the American Revolution. Given its close proximity to Philadelphia, Woodbury had a significant place in the history of the nation’s birth. The Red Bank Battlefield, where Fort Mercer is located and where, in 1777, 600 determined Americans defeated a Hessian force of 6000, lies 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Woodbury. The famous British General Lord Cornwallis, who would later surrender to George Washington at Yorktown, had his headquarters in Woodbury during his advance to capture the City of Philadelphia in 1777. By the mid-nineteenth century Woodbury had grown considerably and was incorporated as a city in 1854. Woodbury enjoyed its greatest economic and population growth between 1880 and 1900. This was accomplished in large part as a result of the Green family and their patent medicine industry. Woodbury has been the county seat of Gloucester for over two centuries. The county continues to develop its operational base throughout Woodbury. This fact, along with the growth of Underwood Memorial Hospital, has made Woodbury the legal and medical hub of the immediate vicinity.

World War II Memorial, corner of Cooper Street and Evergreen Avenue (Hendrickson Park). West End Veterans Memorial, intersection of Glover Street and Salem Avenue (Thomas Park). Korean and Vietnam Conflicts Veterans Memorial, East Barber Avenue (Rotary Park). Veterans Plaza, South Broad Street (next to the Goodwill Store). World War I Dough Boy Monument, North Broad Street (next to County Court House). People of Peace Memorial, Hunter Street (Gloucester County Justice Complex). Presbyterian Cemetery, North Broad Street (next to Woodbury ARC). historic graves Fountain of Life Memorial, North Broad Street (Police Station). American Legion Post 133, Washington Avenue. PFC George Benjamin, Jr. Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial (Woodbury Creek Park). Chew House, 436 E Barber Ave. The oldest part of this house is the story-and-a-half section at the west with a dormer window breaking the gabled roof line. It was built before 1800 with two rooms, one behind the other, each with a corner fireplace using a common chimney. The interesting wall construction indicates this was built as a log dwelling built with two-by-twelve inch hand-hewn logs of swamp cedar. (Private) Deptford Free School Building, 33 Delaware St. The Quakers erected this building in 1774 as a one-story school. By 1820 a second story had been added. It is now the eastern-most section of City Hall. The Franklin House, 44 N Broad St. This one-time log cabin is the oldest house in Woodbury. Ca. 1765, it was owned by Joseph Low.

1 Bell Lake Park, South Girard St and Myrtle Ave. This park provides a nice setting for passive recreation such as fishing, picnicking, reading, sunbathing or simply relaxing. This park is also an ideal setting for outdoor weddings or photographs after a wedding as the park offers a lake with a fountain and footbridges. (updated Dec 2025) Woodbury Creek Park, At the foot of Wood St. This park is ideal for such activities as canoeing, fishing and hiking along the Woodbury Creek. This park also has a footbridge that connects it to Cap Paine Park. Cap Paine Park, Frances Ave. This park is home to the Woodbury Little League and the Woodbury High School Varsity Baseball and Softball Teams. This park features the following amenities; five little league fields, one t-ball field, a picnic pavilion, and a tot lot for children between the ages of two and five. Broad St. Lake, N Broad St (Adjacent to the Woodbury Police Statio). For fishing and remote-control boating. Green St. Playground, Green St and Dare St. This park offers a small playground for children between the ages of two and five. Evergreen Ave. Lake (North Evergreen behind Evergreen Square Shopping Center). This park is part of the Woodbury Lake System and offers fishing. David A. Laverty Sr. Sports Complex-Stewart Park, E Red Bank Ave (adjacent to the YMCA). There is a boat ramp that provides access to Cooper St. Lake, Evergreen Ave. lake, Hunter St. Lake and Broad St. Lake. A playground, baseball field, combination football/soccer field, skateboarding area, nature trail, and a picnic area.

Asian Village (Evergreen Plaza). Chinese restaurant. (updated Apr 2018) Caterers Corner Deli, 303 West Centre Street. (updated Apr 2018) Charlie Brown’s Grill, 111 North Broad Street. (updated Apr 2018) Country Sweets, 31 South Broad Street. (updated Apr 2018) 1 Gia Nina's Pizzeria, 312 S Evergreen Ave, ☏ +1 856-845-6500, [email protected]. M-Th 11AM-8PM, F Sa 11AM-9PM. A family-owned Italian restaurant. (updated Apr 2018) Woodbury Variety & Deli, 154 South Broad Street. (updated Apr 2018)

Colonia Cafe, 1 Colonial Ave, West Deptford. Eight & Sand Bar, 1003 N Evergreen Ave. Hollywood Cafe and Sports Bar, Route 45 and Elm Ave. Charlie Brown's, 111 N Broad St. Southwood Bar, 859 Mantua Pike. Westwood Bar, 850 Kings Hwy.

1 Courtyard by Marriott Deptford, 1251 Hurffville Rd, Deptford, ☏ +1 856-232-1500. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Jan 2023) 2 Howard Johnson by Wyndham Deptford, 832 N Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, ☏ +1-856-718-9126. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Jan 2023)

1 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL IATA), [email protected]. A major international airport 15.6 miles (25.1 km) west of Woodbury. (updated Sep 2018) 2 Atlantic City International Airport (ACY IATA), ☏ +1 609 645-7895. A smaller airport than Philadelphia International, 45.6 miles (73.4 km) east of Woodbury. Buses run from the major cities into Woodbury with bus stops throughout town. Woodbury is on NJ-45, south of I-295 exit 25A (southbound only).

Mostly everything in Woodbury is accessible by walking. New Jersey Transit has bus stops in Woodbury. There are parking lots throughout the city.