The Government of Burlington County

The County of Burlington officially became a county in the year 1694. It had many royal governors from 1702-1706. The Governor’s mansion was located on the waterfront in Burlington City. Burlington City was the center of government for New Jersey until it was moved to Trenton in 1790. Burlington City continued as a county seat until 1795. The county seat was then relocated to Mt. Holly where it remains today. In the town of Mt. Holly, you can see our county’s government buildings such as the county courthouse and many important buildings where our freeholders make our laws.

The type of government that governs our county today is called The Board of Chosen Freeholders. There are five members. One or two are elected each year for terms of three years. The board elects the Freeholder Director annually. To meet the Burlington County Freeholders, visit the following website:

www.co.burlington.nj.us/gov/freeholders/

 

Ryan’s List of Awesome Places to Visit in Burlington County

Batsto Village- Wharton Tract, Mullica Township, Burlington County, NJ
Brotherton Reservation- Indian Mills, NJ
Burlington County Historical Society- 451 High Street, Burlington, NJ
Burlington Island- Delaware River, Burlington, NJ
Delaware River- West coast of New Jersey bordering Pennsylvania
Jacob’s Chapel- Elbo Lane, Mount Laurel, NJ
Johnson’s Farm- Hartford Road, Mount Laurel, NJ
Laurel Acres- Church Road, Mount Laurel, NJ
Mullica River- Wharton Tract, Mullica Township, Burlington County, NJ
Perkin’s Homestead- Moorestown, NJ
Rancocas Creek- Burlington County, NJ
Rancocas Nature Center- Mount Laurel, NJ

Ryan's Cool Pictures from a Visit to The Burlington County Historical Society

King Joseph Bonaparte's Toilet	Actual portrait of Capt. James Lawrence taken from the ship "Chesapeake"
Outside of the Burlington County Historical Society	Joseph Bonaparte’s mantle
Outside of Captain James Lawrence & James Fenimore Cooper’s Houses	Inside the parlor of the Lawrence House
Inside Lawrence House Dining Room	Inside Cooper House Dining Room
Front view of Lawrence & Cooper Homes