Before 1900, the area that is now Tabernacle was inhabited by the Lenni Lenape. In 1778, John and David Brainerd built a church there, to convert the Native Americans to Christianity. The church became known as Tabernacle in the Wilderness. In 1856, a one-room school was built there and, as the community grew, another school was built, then other buildings. In the 1880s, the Tabernacle Methodist Church was built to replace the original church. Tabernacle was incorporated as a township in 1901, and is part of Burlington County, New Jersey.
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Board of Fire Commissioners, Township of Tabernacle
The Tabernacle Fire District replaced the Medford Farms Volunteer Fire Company, which had provided fire suppression services to the Tabernacle, New Jersey area previously. Its history, meeting agendas and minutes, audit data, and notices are published to the site.
http://www.tabernaclefiredistrict.com/
A history of the Catholic parish is offered, including a schedule of its sacraments, programs and ministries, leadership contacts, and information about making a contribution to the Tabernacle, New Jersey parish.
http://www.holyeucharist.org/
Located in the township of Tabernacle, New Jersey, the congregation is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, New Jersey Synod. Its location, schedules, calendar, and leadership contacts are published.
http://home.comcast.net/~lordlife/
Tabernacle Athletic Association
The TAA facilitates basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, wrestling, football, lacrosse, cheerleading, and other recreational and sports activities for the youth of Tabernacle, New Jersey. Its schedules, teams, standings, and sponsorships are featured.
http://www.tabernaclesports.com/
Serving the Tabernacle, New Jersey community since 1953, Station 439 provides rescue and emergency medical services. Its operational structure, training programs, billing, and call statistics are featured on its site.
http://www.tabernaclerescue.com/
The family owned company grows grass for commercial and residential customers, specializing in Kentucky bluegrass. Sod types and delivery information are put forward, with information about the benefits of sod, contact data, and the location of the Tabernacle, New Jersey business.
http://www.tabernaclesodfarm.com/
Township offices and departments are heralded on the official town website, with contacts information, meeting agendas and minutes, as well as an overview of township services. Various application forms are included on the site.
http://www.townshipoftabernacle-nj.gov/
Tabernacle United Methodist Church
Organized in 1778, the UMC congregation of Tabernacle, New Jersey is highlighted, including its history, beliefs and practices, location, worship hours, church calendar, and membership policies.
http://www.tabernacleumc.com/
