South Dennis, New Jersey

Demographics

South Dennis was first listed as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.

As of the 2000 United States census, there were 93 people and 41 households residing in the ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08245. The population density was 930 people per square mile.

Geography

South Dennis is located at (39.099980, -74.848733). It lies 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. Dennis Creek serves as the northern border of the community.

Climate

South Dennis lies on the cusp of a humid subtropical climate zone and experiences four discernible seasons. It receives an average of 44.52 in of precipitation each year, with the wettest season being August. In January 1942, South Dennis experienced its lowest recorded temperature at -22 °F, while the hottest temperature was 103 °F in July 1993.

Infrastructure

Transportation

South Dennis lies at the intersection of Route 47 (known as Delsea Drive) and Route 83. Two county routes, County Route 628 and County Route 657, terminate shortly after entering South Dennis.

Fire services

Main article: Dennis Volunteer Fire Company

Education

As with other parts of Dennis Township, the area is zoned to Dennis Township Public Schools (for grades K-8) and Middle Township Public Schools (for high school). The latter operates Middle Township High School.

Countywide schools include Cape May County Technical High School and Cape May County Special Services School District.

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with South Dennis include:

• Richard S. Leaming (1828–1895), ship builder and politician who served in both the New Jersey General Assembly and the New Jersey Senate and on the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

References

References

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3. [https://mcdc.missouri.edu/applications/geocodes/?state=34 Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey], Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 9, 2023.
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13. (July 25, 2007). "Dennis Road Project Finally Done". [[Cape May County Herald]].
14. "County Route 628 Straight Line Diagram". [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]].
15. "County Route 657 Straight Line Diagram". [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]].
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17. [https://www.capemaytech.com/faq.html Frequently Asked Questions] {{Webarchive. link. (October 27, 2019 , [[Cape May County Technical High School]]. Accessed October 27, 2019. "All residents of Cape May County are eligible to attend Cape May County Technical High School.... The Cape May County Technical High School is a public school so there is no cost to residents of Cape May County.")
18. [https://www.capemaytech.com/hs-admissions.html Technical High School Admissions] {{Webarchive. link. (October 27, 2019 , [[Cape May County Technical High School]]. Accessed October 27, 2019. "All students who are residents of Cape May County may apply to the Technical High School.")
19. Howe, Paul Sturtevant. [https://books.google.com/books?id=FoQ-AAAAYAAJ&pg=PA115 ''Mayflower Pilgrim Descendants in Cape May County, New Jersey''], p. 115. A. R. Hand, 1921. Accessed March 15, 2022. "Richard S. Leaming, born at South Dennis, New Jersey, 16 July 1828, died at Dennisville, New Jersey, 25 May 1895."