City Journalism: New Egypt, New Jersey

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Clement Plumsted, of London, was granted 2,700 acres in 1699, which included most of the land now, called New Egypt. On the John Hill Map of Monmouth County, 1781, this tract of land was referred to as "Plumstead’s" and is the earliest known name found for New Egypt. In 1845, New Egypt, and the 40 square mile area surrounding it, was incorporated as Plumsted Township in honor of Clement Plumsted. It was once stated that all roads led to New Egypt. Until the early 1900’s this statement held true. New Egypt was once two separate settlements known as Newport and Snuff Mill. In the late 1700’s the town was called Egypt and there is no official record as to when it began to be called New Egypt. But on December 28, 1869, the name was voted to be changed from New Egypt to Oakford. In March 1870 it was changed back again to New Egypt.(1)

New Egypt is a very small, quiet town. At night, you see a fair crowd, but during the day it's quiet. business as usual. The scenery is nice, and there are multiple shops along main st like the IGA (New Egypt Marketplace), Scott's Market (small coffee/convenience store), and a Wawa. There are barbershops, an autobody, among others.