Their orders were to buy land, build a fort and establish trade on the West side of the Delaware River.

It wasn't until 1641 that the Swedes purchased land on the east side of the Delaware River.

To insure possession of their tracts of land, they signed quit claims to Fenwick in consideration of a yearly rental payment.

Those four factors caused Fenwick to convey all his right, title and interest in West Jersey, except for 150,000 acres, to William Penn on March 23, 1682.

In 1908 a new resort community of Fenton’s Beach was developed at Deep Water Point.

Thousands would come by the Wilson Line ferry to the park each day from May to September.

[30][31][32] Other unincorporated communities, localities and places located partially or completely within the township include Cedar Crest, Churchtown, Central Park, Deepwater, Fort Mott, Glenside, Harrisonville, Penn Beach, and Valley Park.

[33] The Salem River flows along the township's eastern and southern boundaries.

[37] The 2010 United States census counted 13,409 people, 5,491 households, and 3,706 families in the township.

Of all households, 27.3% were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[58][59][60] For the 119th United States Congress, New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew (R, Dennis Township).

[62] For the 2024-2025 session, the 3rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by John Burzichelli (D, Paulsboro) and in the General Assembly by David Bailey (D, Woodstown) and Heather Simmons (D, Glassboro).

[63] Salem County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners who are elected at-large to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year.

[64] As of 2025[update], Salem County's Commissioners (with party, residence, and term-end year listed in parentheses) are: Director Benjamin H. Laury (R, Elmer, 2027), Deputy Director Gordon J.

[64][65] Constitutional officers elected on a countywide basis are: Clerk Dale A.

Cross (R, Pennsville Township, 2029),[66][67] Sheriff Charles M. Miller (R, Salem, 2027)[68][69] and Surrogate Nicki A. Burke (D, Woodstown, 2025).

[72] Among the township's 2010 Census population, 67.6% (vs. 64.6% in Salem County) were registered to vote, including 86.5% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 84.4% countywide).

[98] Pennsville houses county, state, U.S., Interstates and toll expressways, which all converge at the northern part of the township near Deepwater.

[100] Route 49 begins at the converging point and travels south for about 8.2 miles (13.2 km) through the center of town.

[102] In addition, the New Jersey Turnpike begins where Routes 49, 40, 130 and 295 all intersect with one another, with the creation of a roadway from Pennsville to Woodbridge Township being the initial goal when the New Jersey Turnpike Authority was created in 1948.

[107] People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Pennsville Township include: