28th Street


Twenty-Eighth Street spans from the Delaware River, proceeding southward across River Road to the Pavonia railroad switching yard. It continues its path to Westfield Avenue, extending further to Federal Street, and ultimately extending just beyond Washington Street. Consistent with the street numbering convention in Camden, it is North 28th Street above Federal and transitions to South 28th below Federal.


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