Anthony, New Jersey facts for kids
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Anthony, New Jersey
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 Anthony, New Jersey
Location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Anthony, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Anthony, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| Township | Lebanon |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 874357 |
Anthony is a small place in Lebanon Township, which is part of Hunterdon County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger township.
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A Look Back at Anthony's History
Anthony has a simple but interesting past. It shows how small communities grew over time.
Early Education in Anthony
Back in the late 1700s, Anthony had a school. It wasn't a big school building like we have today. Instead, the teacher, a man named John Forrester, taught students right inside his own home. This was a common way for children to learn in those days.
Postal Services Arrive
As the community grew, it needed more services. By the year 1879, Anthony had its very own post office. This made it much easier for people to send and receive letters and packages. It also helped connect Anthony with other places.
Population in the 1880s
In 1882, a count was taken of the people living in Anthony. At that time, the community had a population of 98 people. This gives us an idea of how many families and individuals called Anthony home more than a hundred years ago.
