Bonhamtown, New Jersey facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bonhamtown, New Jersey
Unincorporated community
Main Street at Morris Avenue
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Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Middlesex
Township	Edison
Elevation	72 ft (22 m)
ZIP code	08837
GNIS feature ID	874849

Bonhamtown is a small community located in Edison Township. It is in Middlesex County, New Jersey, in the United States.

History of Bonhamtown

How Bonhamtown Got Its Name

Bonhamtown was named after a person called Nicholas Bonham. He lived in the 1600s. He was a "freeholder," which meant he owned land and had certain rights.

Bonhamtown Through the Years

Bonhamtown is one of the older communities in the Edison area. It existed even before Edison Township was officially formed.

Originally, Bonhamtown was part of Woodbridge Township. In 1870, it became part of a new area called Raritan Township. This happened when parts of Woodbridge and Piscataway townships were combined. Later, in 1954, Raritan Township changed its name to Edison Township.

A Battle in Bonhamtown

During the American Revolutionary War, a battle took place in Bonhamtown. This battle was part of a series of smaller fights known as the Forage War.

Location and Roads

Bonhamtown is surrounded by several important roads. These roads help people travel to and from the area.

Some of the major roads nearby include:

• Interstate 287
• The New Jersey Turnpike
• U.S. Route 1
• Route 27
• Route 440

Railroad Connections

A special railroad line runs through Bonhamtown. It is called the Bonhamtown Branch. This line is part of Conrail Shared Assets Operations (CRCX).

The railroad connects the Northeast Corridor to Raritan Center. Raritan Center used to be a large military supply base called the Raritan Arsenal.