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marmora

Marmora is a toponym used for several places in North America. The name is derived from marmora, the Latin term for marble, and it has historically been associated with marble or stone trades. As a result, Marmora has been adopted for various rural communities and districts rather than large municipalities.

In Canada, Marmora, Ontario refers to a community in eastern Ontario that lies within the municipality of

In the United States, Marmora, New Jersey is an unincorporated community within Upper Township in Cape May

Beyond these places, Marmora also appears in historical maps and literature as a geographic name and, less

Marmora
and
Lake
in
Hastings
County.
The
area
is
part
of
a
region
known
for
its
small,
rural
communities
and
local
service
centers
that
serve
surrounding
farms
and
villages.
County.
It
is
situated
near
the
Jersey
Shore
and
is
one
of
several
small
communities
that
contribute
to
the
rural
character
of
the
region.
commonly,
as
a
surname.
The
usage
tends
to
be
local
or
regional,
reflecting
historical
ties
to
quarrying,
marble,
or
land
designation
in
the
areas
where
the
name
was
adopted.