Mizpah, New Jersey

Mizpah is an unincorporated community located within the Mays Landing section of Hamilton Township, in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States.

Mizpah was established as a Jewish colony in southern New Jersey and was planned out by a New York firm of cloak makers. It originally had a factory, 30 houses, and about 100 settlers.

Uncle Dewey's is a popular barbecue stand located in Mizpah, along U.S. Route 40.

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Hamilton Township include:
 Shameka Marshall (born 1983), long jumper who won the gold medal at the 2007 NACAC Championships in Athletics.

References

Category:Hamilton Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey
Category:Unincorporated communities in Atlantic County, New Jersey