Jerseyville is an

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located within Howell Township in Monmouth County,

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, United States. It is primarily a

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within the northern part of the township, near Colts Neck and

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. Route 33 Business travels through Jerseyville, with some development, including a gas station, a convenience store, a church, and several residences. Originally known as Green Grove, the area's name was changed by residents to Jerseyville in 1854.McKee, Catherine
"Howell History: 1801 to 1967"
Friends of the Howell Library, Fall 2018. Accessed July 1, 2019. "5. Jerseyville is located in the northwest corner of Howell. It was a small hamlet originally called Green Grove. In 1854, the inhabitants met to choose a new name and they voted to call this section Jerseyville instead."

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Neighborhoods in Howell Township, New Jersey Unincorporated communities in Monmouth County, New Jersey Unincorporated communities in New Jersey {{MonmouthCountyNJ-geo-stub