Elk Township Municipal Building
Main phone: 856-881-6525. Municipal Clerk / Registrar: ext. 110.
Gloucester County, New Jersey
Elk Township
Farm country, recreation & local resources
Explore a rural Gloucester County township shaped by farms, greenhouses, campgrounds, Lake Garrison and small-business corridors.
Agricultural communityNearly 20 square milesMonroeville mailing areaLake Garrison & Elephant Swamp
About Elk Township
Elk Township sits at the southern end of Gloucester County and remains strongly identified with agriculture, greenhouses, roadside markets and low-density residential areas. The township was formed on April 17, 1891 from portions of Clayton Township, Glassboro Township and South Harrison Township.
Postal-address note: businesses and public places physically in Elk Township may use Monroeville, Glassboro or Mullica Hill mailing addresses. NJTGO uses township and county location evidence rather than the postal city alone when deciding what belongs in this guide.
Alcohol note: Elk is not completely dry. Township records document a plenary retail distribution liquor license and local package-goods sales. Public possession and consumption remain subject to township and state rules.
Government & Public Services
Planning & Zoning
Planning/Zoning Secretary: ext. 111. Zoning Officer: ext. 119. Check current hours before visiting.
Construction Office
Construction Office: ext. 118. Construction Official: ext. 130.
Taxes & Public Works
Tax Collector: ext. 112. Public Works: ext. 121. Tax Assessor services are handled through the Gloucester County Board of Taxation.
Schools
Aura Elementary School
Elk Township School District elementary school serving local students through grade 6. Phone: 856-881-4551.
Delsea Regional School District
Elk Township students continue to the Delsea Regional district for grades 7–12.
Outdoors, Recreation & Local Character
Lake Garrison
A historic seasonal family recreation destination with a sandy beach, lifeguarded swimming, boating, picnic areas, playgrounds and the Garrison Grill. The 2026 season has ended; the lake says it plans to reopen Memorial Day weekend 2027.
Elephant Swamp Trail
A township recreation and pedestrian/bicycle trail resource. Elk continues to maintain and plan improvements around the trail corridor.
Farm Markets & Greenhouses
Roadside produce, honey, orchards and commercial greenhouses are a defining part of the township. See Food & Drink and Business & Shopping for current listings.
Township Recreation
Township forms include park-use resources, and municipal Public Works maintains local recreational areas and parks.
History
Iredell House No. 1
Thomas Iredell built the brick house in 1788 near a branch of Raccoon Creek and later developed a grist mill. The property is privately owned; view respectfully from public areas only.
Agricultural Heritage
The township government describes Elk as primarily agricultural, with Jersey Fresh roadside markets and a continuing farming tradition.
Explore the Elk Township Guide
Business & Shopping
A deep directory of local services, healthcare, automotive, home services, agriculture, retail and industry.
Food & Drink
Pizza, farm markets, local honey, package-goods retail, seasonal refreshments and clearly labeled nearby dining.
Visiting & Lodging
Lake recreation, two in-town campgrounds, trails, history and seasonal planning information.
Jobs & Local Resources
Employer targets, school and municipal hiring resources, county openings and workforce support.
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Advertising InformationContact NJTGOTown guide reviewed September 2026 using current Elk Township, Gloucester County, school-district and local-business information.