One month after Lawnside, New Jersey was incorporated in 1926, the borough became the first independent self-governing African-American community north of the Mason-Dixon line. The land that became Lawnside was purchased by abolitionists for freed and escaped slaves, as well as other African-Americans, in 1840. Located in Camden County, Lawnside borders Barrington, Cherry Hill, Magnolia, Somerdale, and Tavistock.
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The non-profit organization was founded in 1990 for the purpose of preserving and maintaining the Peter Mott House, which had served as part of the Underground Railroad, and to protect the legacy of the historically African-American community of Lawnside, New Jersey.
http://www.petermotthouse.org/
The Lawnside, New Jersey public school district offers a public school program and curriculum for students in grades kindergarten through the eighth grade. School hours, policies, and budget information are published, and a variety of parent and staff resources are included.
http://www.lawnside.k12.nj.us/
The official website for the borough presents a profile of the community, announcements, a schedule of events, and borough news, as well as contact information for its administrative and departmental offices, borough boards, and other facilities and requests.
http://www.lawnside.net/
Mount Pisgah, in Lawnside, New Jersey, is a congregation in the African Methodist Episcipal Connection. An overview of the church, its pastor, and denominational beliefs are put forward, along with its ministries, schedules, contacts, and a sermon archive.
http://www.mtpisgahlawnside.org/
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
Founded in 1828, the congregation meets at its facilities on South White Horse Pike in Lawnside, New Jersey. Maps and directions to the church are offered, as well as a calendar of events, prayer requests, staff contacts, and other resources.
http://www.mtzionumclawnside.org/
