West Farms is an
unincorporated community
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located within
Howell Township in
Monmouth County, in the
U.S. state
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of
New Jersey
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. The settlement is centered on the intersection of West Farms Road and Casino Drive, located to the west of
Farmingdale and to the north of the
Manasquan Reservoir
The Manasquan Reservoir is a source of water for municipalities and utilities, as well as a 1,204- acre (4.87 km2) park, located in Howell Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. The reservoir doubles as a park that ...
. It was once home Jewish farmers who settled there in the early 20th century.
The rural area is mostly made up of wooded areas with some houses and churches dotted along the two aforementioned roads. Numerous small farms are also located throughout the area.
References
Neighborhoods in Howell Township, New Jersey
Unincorporated communities in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Unincorporated communities in New Jersey
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