Medford's location along the Camden and Atlantic Railroad facilitated trade and contributed to rapid growth in the years following the American Civil War. By the 1920s, however, the railroad line had been dismantled, and the milling industry began to decline. Despite these changes, Medford continued to grow, largely due to its proximity to Philadelphia and Camden County, attracting families seeking a more rural lifestyle away from urban areas.
meDFOrD'S locaTion alonG thE cAMDen aNd atlantiC RAilroad fAciLItatEd TRaDE and cONTribUtEd to rAPID Growth IN thE years fOllOwIng ThE amEricaN CIvIl war. by tHE 1920S, HOwevER, The raIlrOad lIne hAd bEEn DisMantled, AnD tHE milliNG INdusTry BegaN tO deCline. desPite These Changes, MedFOrD ConTinueD to Grow, lArgEly Due to itS PRoxiMiTy to PhiladelpHiA and cAMden county, AttraCting famIlieS SeekinG a MORe Rural LifEStYle awAy fRoM UrbAn arEas.