Interested in fun facts and the history of Alloway, NJ?
Then read on!
1. Alloway is home to the historic Alloway Village, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
2. The town was originally founded in 1767 by John Fenwick, a Quaker from England.
3. Alloway is the birthplace of poet and author, Clement C. Moore, who wrote the famous poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (also known as "The Night Before Christmas").
4. The town is also home to the annual Alloway Township Country Fair, which has been held since 1871.
5. Alloway is home to the historic Hancock House, built in 1734 and one of the oldest homes in Salem County.