The+Small+Town+of+Little+Elmer

=~History.of.Elmer~ =

~Elmer was originally a part of Pittsgrove Township.

~It was once called many different names for example Cohockan, Ticktown, Pittstown, then finally Elmer.

~Elmer is a dividing point between Pittsgrove and Upper Pittsgrove

~Its the center of Salem County and is 100 feet above sea level

~Elmer has its own News Paper called "Elmer Times". This Company has been owned by the same family for more than 100 years.

~The First National Bank of Elmer was founded more than 100 years ago.



~Elmer was a flourished transportation center in 1862

~According to the Elmer Times, its industries in the early 1900's included two large glass and shoe factories, two saw mills, and several feed mills

~Elmer was started as a retirement town; Farmers moved there to live out their lives when their farms were passed down to younger family members

~The Borough officers were elected on March 14,1893

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~Elmer Fire Department was formed on February 25,1901