Mannington Township, a deeply rooted agricultural community spanning 37.9 square miles, is located in the central part of Salem County. The township has sweeping wetlands and waterways which make up over 10.6% of the breathtaking landscape. Some of the communities, place names, and localities that are within the township are Acton, Marshalltown, Pointers, Portertown, Slapes Corner, and Welchville.
Previously known as East Fenwick Township, Mannington Township was first mentioned on May 12, 1701. The township was incorporated by New Jersey Legislature’s Township Act of 1798 on February 21, 1798, as one of New Jersey’s original group of 104 townships. The township’s name derives from the Lenape deity, spelled as Maneto or Manito.
This tranquil township has fiercely preserved its wide-open rural character, seeing a 18.3% population decrease over the last census decade to bring its tight-knit community to just under 1,500 residents. Today, it remains a serene expanse of preserved farmland, tidal creeks, and living history.
Mannington’s colonial legacy is proudly displayed through its historic brick homes many of which are stunning architectural relics from the 18th century. These enduring structures provide a tangible link to the township’s early days as a vital agricultural settlement in pre-Revolutionary New Jersey.
Life here revolves around the vast expanses of the Mannington Meadows, a sprawling wetland ecosystem critical for migratory birds and local agriculture. This dedication to preservation ensures that farming and nature remain the undeniable heartbeats of the community.
Mannington News and Articles
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Salem County Art Tour set for May 16-17
Free two-day Art Tour to feature over 40 local artists across Salem County The upcoming Salem County Art Tour is an event where artists from all over Salem County share their studios with the public for a free, two-day, county-wide event on May 16th from 10am to 5pm and May 17th from 11am to 4pm.
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This Week’s LIVE MUSIC 4/5/2026 in Salem County
Here is the list of Live Music Acts this week throughout a plethora of different venues brought to you by The Gig Machine and Woodstown Music Tuesday, April 7 Wednesday, April 8 Thursday, April 9 Friday, April 10 Saturday, April 11 Sunday, April 12 Subject to change. Confirm details with venue. Made possible with support
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Audubon Christmas Bird Count
On Sunday January 4th, teams of volunteers armed with binoculars and clip boards conducted a census of Salem County’s bird population for the National Audubon Society. Caravans of cars parked along the road nearby local bird watching hotspots to gather and record how many birds and of what species could be seen and heard. After