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Northbound Old York Road (County Routes 539 and 524) at the Interstate 195 interchange in New Canton

Notable Neighborhoods of Upper Freehold New Canton

A crossroads village on Old York Road at the northern edge of Upper Freehold, right by Interstate 195.

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The Short Take

New Canton At A Glance

New Canton sits where Old York Road (County Route 539) meets New Canton-Stone Tavern Road (County Route 524), immediately north of Interstate 195's Exit 8. The village straddles the line between Upper Freehold and Robbinsville Township in Mercer County. It was once known as Cabbagetown and has been settled since the 18th century.

Source: Wikipedia, New Canton, checked October 2026.

Known For An Old Crossroads

A village settled since the 1700s, once called Cabbagetown, at the meeting of two county roads on the Mercer County line.

Source: Wikipedia, New Canton, checked October 2026.

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Flood Zones And Schools

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Upper Freehold is served by the Upper Freehold Regional School District, which it shares with Allentown: Newell Elementary School (pre-K to grade 4), Stone Bridge Middle School (grades 5 to 8) and Allentown High School (grades 9 to 12).

School information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and boundaries change often. Verify enrollment with the school district.

Sources: Upper Freehold Regional School District; Wikipedia, Upper Freehold Township. Checked October 2026.

New Canton Q&A

Common questions, each with its source. Checked October 2026.

Where is New Canton?

At Old York Road (County Route 539) and New Canton-Stone Tavern Road (County Route 524), immediately north of Interstate 195's Exit 8. Source: Wikipedia, New Canton.

Is all of New Canton in Upper Freehold?

No. It straddles the border of Upper Freehold Township in Monmouth County and Robbinsville Township in Mercer County. Source: Wikipedia, New Canton.

What was New Canton called before?

Cabbagetown. The area has been settled since the 18th century. Source: Wikipedia, New Canton.

Which highway exit serves New Canton?

Exit 8 of Interstate 195, which leads to County Route 539. Source: Wikipedia, Upper Freehold Township.

What school district serves the Upper Freehold side?

The Upper Freehold Regional School District, shared with Allentown. Source: Upper Freehold Regional School District.

Where can you eat near New Canton?

Off the Grill is at 1650 Old York Road, close to the crossroads. Source: Off the Grill.

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