About Us:

Downe Township is located in a tranquil setting nestled in the southern-most part of Cumberland County, New Jersey. It is off the beaten path, an angler's paradise. It is rural and that's the way residents and visitors like it. Downe includes vast stretches of undisturbed woodlands and wetlands. The beauty and pristine nature of its natural areas are the most spectacular in the Northeast United States, particularly in the urban corridor between Washington and Boston.

Prime bird watching and hiking venues are found in Downe including the Edward G. Bevan Fish and Wildlife Management Area and the Turkey Point Fish and Wildlife Management Area.. Amazingly, Downe Township is just 90 minutes from Philadelphia and within three and 1/2 hours drive of New York and Washington. Yet it offers residents and visitors an abundance of nature's beautiful wildlife, trees, flowers, plants, wetlands and waterways, providing excellent opportunities for fun and relaxation.

People looking for a great place to raise a family or to live after retirement or to visit in the summer, are discovering Downe Township. Its public education system is outstanding, setting a strong foundation for students to excel in college and in the workforce. K-8 elementary education here features small class size, excellent teachers, current curriculum and computer technology. Downe students attend Bridgeton High School and may also attend Cumberland Technical Education Center. Cumberland County College and Rowan, Rutgers and Stockton Universities are also nearby.

All in all, Downe Township provides a relaxed, quiet and scenic community in which you can live, work and play. Much of Downe is located within the New Jersey Coastal and Heritage Trail which highlights the region's historical, ecological and cultural sites along the shores of the Delaware Bay.