Cape May County · Woodbine

Woodbine, New Jersey

A historic inland borough founded in 1891, known for its distinctive Jewish immigrant heritage, rural Cape May County setting, local business community, Woodbine Airport and access to Belleplain State Forest.

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Founded1891

Incorporated1903

CountyCape May County

SettingHistoric borough within the Pinelands region

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Business & ShoppingCurrent in-borough businesses, services and resale shopping. Food & DrinkRestaurants, pizza, markets and dietary filters. Real EstateHomes, land, rentals and local market resources. Visiting & LodgingCamping, Belleplain State Forest and visitor planning. ClassifiedsCommunity marketplace, sales and notices. JobsLocal and regional employment resources.

About Woodbine

Historic Borough Identity

Woodbine was founded in 1891 as a planned agricultural community for Eastern European Jewish immigrants and incorporated as a borough in 1903. Its original street grid, historic Brotherhood Synagogue, and agricultural and industrial heritage remain central to the borough’s identity.

Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage610 Washington Avenue · 609-861-5355. The museum occupies the historic Brotherhood Synagogue and preserves Woodbine’s immigrant and community history.

Woodbine Municipal Airport660 Henry DeCinque Boulevard. A municipal aviation facility tied to Woodbine’s transportation and military-era history.

Woodbine Developmental Center1175 DeHirsch Avenue. A major state facility and one of the area’s significant employers.

Historic CoreThe borough center retains the original planned street grid established in the late nineteenth century.

Museum status: the Sam Azeez Museum currently reports a temporary renovation closure, so visitors should confirm reopening before making a special trip.

Local Government

Borough Services

Woodbine Borough Hall501 Washington Avenue
Woodbine, NJ 08270
609-861-2153

Public Works609-861-2371

Recreation609-861-2800

Emergency ServicesEmergency: 911

Schools & Learning

Education

Woodbine Community School801 Webster Street
Woodbine, NJ 08270
609-861-5174

Cape May County Library — Woodbine Branch800 Monroe Avenue
Woodbine, NJ 08270

Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage610 Washington Avenue
Woodbine, NJ 08270
609-861-5355

Community

Churches, Cemeteries & Community Institutions

First Baptist Church of WoodbineLongfellow Street
Woodbine, NJ 08270
609-861-2847

Gethsemane Baptist ChurchClay Street
Woodbine, NJ 08270
609-861-4821

Saint Casimir Catholic Church304 Clay Street
Woodbine, NJ 08270
609-861-3771

Sword of Fire Church522 Jackson Avenue
Woodbine, NJ 08270
609-861-0457

Woodbine Brotherhood CemeteryWebster Street
Historic cemetery associated with Woodbine’s Jewish community

Woodbine Volunteer Fire CompanyCommunity emergency-service institution

Outdoors & Recreation

Parks, Trails & Outdoor Recreation

Belleplain State Forest1 Henkinsifkin Road · 609-861-2404. Camping, hiking, biking, fishing, paddling, swimming in season and nature recreation.

DeHirsch Avenue GreenwayMulti-use local greenway and bike connection through the borough.

Lincoln Park1000 DeHirsch Avenue.

Franklin Street Park808 Franklin Street.

Woodbine Open Space Eco-ParkMonroe Avenue.

Community Center812 Longfellow Street.

Nearby

Explore Nearby Communities

Dennis TownshipSurrounds Woodbine on the east, south and west.Upper TownshipWoodbine’s northern neighbor.

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