Asbury, New Jersey facts for kids
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Asbury, New Jersey
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Asbury United Methodist Church
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United States Census Bureau Census 2000 map of ZCTA 08802 Asbury, New Jersey
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 Asbury, New Jersey
Location in Warren County, New Jersey
Asbury, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Asbury, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Warren |
| Township | Franklin |
| Named for | Francis Asbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.85% |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 270 |
| • Density | 389.61/sq mi (150.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
08802
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| Area code(s) | 908 |
| FIPS code | 34-01900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 874391 2583966 |
Asbury is a small community in New Jersey, located in Warren County. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the United States Census Bureau counts separately for population, even though it's not an official town. As of 2020, about 270 people live in Asbury.
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History of Asbury
Asbury got its name from Francis Asbury. He was the very first American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The community is also part of the Asbury Historic District. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. It's recognized for its important old buildings, its history in industry, and how the community grew over time.
Geography of Asbury
Asbury is a small place, covering about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 270 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 273 people living in Asbury. They lived in 105 households, with 79 of these being families. Most people in Asbury are White.
About 24% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of people living in Asbury was around 43 years old.
Getting Around Asbury
Two main roads help people get around Asbury. County Route 632, also called Asbury Anderson Road, runs east to west. It crosses with County Route 643, or Old Main Street, which runs north to south.
Places to Visit in Asbury
One interesting place is the Hoffman Grist Mill. A "grist mill" is an old building where grain was ground into flour. Today, the Musconetcong Watershed Association uses this historic mill. They teach people about the area's past, including its farming and industries. This mill is an important part of the Asbury Historic District.
Another cool spot is the Plenge Archaeological Site. It's located along the Musconetcong River. This site is one of the two most important places in New Jersey where scientists have found evidence of very early people, called Paleo-Indians.
Famous People from Asbury
Some people who have lived in or are connected to Asbury include:
- Billy Osmun (born 1943), a retired race car driver who competed in "dirt modified" races.
See also
In Spanish: Asbury (Nueva Jersey) para niños
