Funeral Homes in Riverton, NJ

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: (hal wagner), (philip slater), (lloyd carpenter griscom), and (charles wellford leavitt).

Riverton is a borough located in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough had a total population of 2,779, reflecting an increase of 20 (+0.7%) from the 2,759 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 16 (-0.6%) from the 2,775 counted in the 1990 Census.Riverton was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on December 18, 1893, from portions of Cinnaminson Township, based on the results of a referendum held six days earlier. Portions of the borough were taken to form Palmyra Township on April 19, 1894. The borough's name is derived from The Riverton Improvement Company, which was established after a group of ten purchased a 120-acre (49 ha) that would be the site of a planned community with homes erected for many of the founders along the riverfront.It is a dry town, where alcohol cannot be sold. The borough's dry status was an early character of the borough, with a clause inserted starting in 1952 by the Riverton Improvement Company into deeds for all properties in the community that prohibited the sale or manufacture of alcoholic beverages.The borough is located on the Delaware River and is pedestrian-friendly, with sidewalks, gas lamps, and Victorian architecture. Riverton is home to the Riverton Yacht Club, one of the oldest and still active yacht clubs in the country. Many residents' sailboats make their home at this landmark.

Riverton Obituaries

It was reported by Tyler Morning Telegraph on June 22nd, 2021 that Brian McHugh passed away in Tyler, Texas.  McHugh was 54 years old and was born in Riverton, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Brian's life.

It was noted by The Ambler Gazette on September 22nd, 2019 that James Wilson Harper perished in Gwynedd, Pennsylvania.  Harper was 88 years old and was born in Riverton, NJ.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James Wilson's life.

It was reported by The Daily Journal on April 23rd, 2014 that Gloria M Bindewald (Schafer) passed away in Riverton, New Jersey.  Ms. Bindewald was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Gloria M's life.

It was revealed on March 13th, 2014 that Janet Anne Springer passed away in Riverton, New Jersey.  Springer was 80 years old and was born in Providence, RI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Janet Anne's life.

It was revealed on May 24th, 2013 that Walter H Drew passed on in Santa Rosa, California.  Drew was 89 years old and was born in Riverton, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Walter H's life.

It was written by Courier Post on August 10th, 2011 that Harry W Richman passed on in Riverton, New Jersey.  Richman was 81 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Harry W's life.

It was written by Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati Post on July 5th, 1916 that William Bross perished in Riverton, New Jersey.  Bross was 17 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor William's life.

It was written by Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati Post on July 3rd, 1916 that George Greensmith perished in Riverton, New Jersey.  Greensmith was 24 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor George's life.

History

The town was planned by Philadelphia architect Samuel Sloan. According to architectural historian Henry Russell Hitchcock, Riverton was the first totally planned residential subdivision in America. The "Riverton Wristwatch" was developed here. . In 1916, Japanese beetles, now a widespread insect pest in the United States, were first discovered in a nursery near Riverton.

The official website for the city of Riverton is https://www.riverton-nj.com/.