Annandale, New Jersey facts for kids
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Annandale, New Jersey
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Annandale Reformed Church in Annandale, October 2020
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Map of Annandale CDP in Hunterdon County. Inset: Location of Hunterdon County in New Jersey.
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 Annandale, New Jersey
Location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Annandale, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Annandale, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| Township | Clinton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.00% |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
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| • Total | 1,663 |
| • Density | 1,146.90/sq mi (442.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08801
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| Area code(s) | 908 |
| FIPS code | 34-01480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389137 |
Annandale is a small community in New Jersey, a state in the United States. It's located in Hunterdon County, specifically within Clinton Township. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because the government tracks its population.
In 2010, about 1,695 people lived here. Annandale is also known for its historic district. This area was added to important lists of historic places in 1994.
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Geography of Annandale
Annandale covers an area of about 1.45 square miles (3.76 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Annandale's Climate
The weather in Annandale is a humid continental climate. This means it has warm, humid summers and cold winters. The average temperature in January is around 28.2°F (–2.1°C). In July, it's much warmer, averaging about 72.9°F (22.7°C).
People of Annandale
Annandale's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,074 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,276 | 18.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,695 | 32.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,663 | −1.9% | |
| Population sources: 2000 2010 | |||
Annandale's Population in 2010
The 2010 United States census counted 1,695 people living in Annandale. There were 658 households, which are groups of people living together. Most households (56.4%) were married couples. About 9.6% were led by a woman without a husband.
The average household had 2.58 people. The average family had 3.15 people.
A look at the ages of people in Annandale in 2010 shows:
- About 27.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 8.1% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in Annandale was 39.1 years.
Annandale's Historic District
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Annandale Historic District
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Second Empire/Queen Anne style house
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Maple Avenue, Main Street, Beaver Avenue and East Street |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1852 |
| Architectural style | Italianate, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 94001108 |
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| Added to NRHP | September 8, 1994 |
The Annandale Historic District is a special area in the village. It was recognized for its important buildings and history. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 8, 1994.
It's important because of its architecture, businesses, and industries from 1852 to 1930. The district includes 191 buildings that help tell its story.
Education in Annandale
Annandale has a school called Immaculate Conception School. It teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade. This school is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen.
Places to Visit
- Jones Tavern: This old building was once a place where soldiers for the local militia (a group of citizens who can be called to serve as soldiers) would sign up.
Gallery
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Former Annandale Hotel
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Former Young and Finley General Store
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Jones Tavern
Famous People from Annandale
Some people who have lived in or are connected to Annandale include:
- Matthew Acosta (born 2002): A soccer player who plays as a midfielder for the USL Championship club New York Red Bulls II.
- Walter Chandoha (1920–2019): A famous animal photographer. He was especially known for his many photographs of cats, taking about 90,000 pictures of them!
- John B. Evans (1942–2004): He was the publisher of The Village Voice, a well-known newspaper.
Annandale in Pop Culture
- In the TV show WandaVision, the fictional town of Westview is said to be the same place as Annandale.
See also
In Spanish: Annandale (Nueva Jersey) para niños
