Arlington, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arlington, New Jersey
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At the border with North Arlington
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 Arlington, New Jersey
Location in Hudson County, New Jersey
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Hudson |
| Town | Kearny |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area code(s) | 201 |
| GNIS feature ID | 874373 |
Arlington is a friendly neighborhood located in Kearny, which is in the western part of Hudson County, New Jersey. It's a community with a rich past and interesting natural spots.
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Where is Arlington located?
Arlington is found in the northwestern part of Kearny. It sits on a slightly raised area, like a gentle hill, between the New Jersey Meadowlands (a large wetland area) and the Passaic River.
What are Arlington's borders?
New Jersey Route 7, also known as the Belleville Turnpike, forms the border between Arlington and the town of North Arlington in Bergen County. North Arlington actually got its name because it's located north of this community!
Parks and green spaces
Along the Passaic River, you'll find Kearny Riverbank Park. This park is a great place to enjoy nature. Also, the Arlington Memorial Park cemetery is located on Schuyler Avenue.
What is Arlington's history?
Arlington has been around since the early 1800s. Back then, it was an important stop for transportation in the region.
How did Arlington grow?
As Arlington grew, it became a center for making things and trading goods. This helped the local economy become stronger. In the 1900s, a company in nearby Newark even made postcards to encourage people to move to Arlington.
Old train stations
Arlington used to have two train stations: the Arlington station and the West Arlington station. These stations were part of the New York and Greenwood Lake Railway. Later, they were part of NJ Transit's Boonton Line. However, these train services stopped when new train lines opened, like the Montclair Connection and Secaucus Junction.
Future greenway
The old train tracks are now part of a plan for something new! A project called the Essex - Hudson Greenway will turn the former railway path into a green space for walking and biking.
Who are some famous people from Arlington?
- Leo Kiely: He was a professional baseball player. After his baseball career, he lived in Arlington.
