Founded in 1683 by Henry Wood, a Quaker who had come from England to escape persecution, Woodbury was named for a combination of its founder’s surname and Bury, Lancashire, England. Originally incorporated as a borough in 1854, Woodbury became a city in 1871. During the Revolutionary War, the British General Lord Cornwallis, who later surrendered to General Washington at Yorktown, had his headquarters in Woodbury. The city is bordered by Deptford Township, West Deptford Township, and Woodbury Heights, and is the seat of Gloucester County, New Jersey. Woodbury was the first city in the United States to mandate recycling.
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Broadway Electric Supply Company
Based in Woodbury, New Jersey, the family owned business features eleven thousand square feet of inventory, offering residential and commercial electrical supplies. A profile of BESCO and its products and services is featured, with information about solar power, seminars and quotations.
http://www.besconj.com/
Specializing in bankruptcy law, the law clinic in Woodbury, New Jersey provides a wide range of legal services, which are outlined here, along with its office location, hours, and contacts.
http://www.purvinlawoffice.com/
The non-profit, volunteer organization is made up of residents, merchants and property owners who desire to promote the revitalization of Woodbury’s commercial district. An overview of the organization, as well as a guide to area restaurants, shops, art venues, and services is put forward.
http://www.mainstreetwoodbury.org/
The Woodbury, New Jersey public school administrative district provides a PK-12th grade curriculum through four campuses, including the Woodbury Junior-Senior High School, Evergreen Avenue Elementary School, Walnut School, and West End Memorial School, each of which is highlighted here, with schedules and faculty/staff contacts.
http://www.woodbury.k12.nj.us/
Housed in a historic railway station, built in 1883, and restored in 2000, the restaurant is located along the railroad tracks on Cooper Street in Woodbury, New Jersey. Its location, menu, calendar of events, and policies for private parties are put forward.
http://www.thewoodburystationcafe.com/
Woodbury, Gloucester County, New Jersey
The official city government website offers contacts for the municipal offices and departments, council agendas and minutes, ordinances and resolutions, as well as a history of the city and a variety of resources for businesses, and an overview of area services and recreational opportunities.
http://www.woodbury.nj.us/
