Wall Township, New Jersey facts for kids

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Historic Rowhouses in the Allaire Village of Wall Township
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Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Monmouth
Incorporated	March 7, 1851
Named for	Garret D. Wall
Government
• Type	Township
• Body	Township Committee
Area
• Total	31.69 sq mi (82.08 km2)
• Land	30.66 sq mi (79.41 km2)
• Water	1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2)  3.25%
Area rank	80th of 565 in state 7th of 53 in county
Elevation	98 ft (30 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	26,525
• Estimate  (2023)	26,530
• Rank	96th of 565 in state 9th of 53 in county
• Density	865.2/sq mi (334.1/km2)
• Density rank	399th of 565 in state 48th of 53 in county
Time zone	UTC– 05:00 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC– 04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Codes	07719 – Belmar 07727 – Farmingdale 07731 – Howell 07753 – Neptune 07762 – Spring Lake and Spring Lake Heights 08724 – Brick 08736 – Manasquan 08750 – Sea Girt
Area code(s)	732
FIPS code	3402576460
GNIS feature ID	0882112

Wall Township is a town in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It's a busy place with many highways, right in the middle of the Jersey Shore area. Wall Township is a key travel spot in Central New Jersey. Many people who live here also work in New York City, making it a "bedroom suburb."

In 2020, Wall Township had 26,525 people living there. This was the highest number of people ever counted in the town. The population has grown steadily over the years.

Wall Township officially became a township on March 7, 1851. Over time, several other towns were formed from parts of Wall Township. These include Belmar, Manasquan, Spring Lake, and Sea Girt.

The township is named after General Garret D. Wall (1783–1850). He was a lawyer and a military leader during the War of 1812. General Wall also served in the United States Senate from 1835 to 1841.

Discover the History of Wall Township

Wall Township has a rich history with many interesting places and events. Let's explore some of them!

Early Beginnings and Historic Sites

• The Greenville Cemetery started in 1734. It was first used to bury someone from the French and Indian War.
• The Glendola Protestant Bible Church was first built in 1776. A new church building was opened in 1964.
• The Allgor–Barkalow Homestead was built in 1840. Today, it is home to the Old Wall Historical Society museum.
• The Blansingburg schoolhouse opened in 1855. It was moved in 1999 to the museum property to be fixed up.

Allaire Village: A Step Back in Time

Allaire Village began in 1822. This is when James P. Allaire bought what was called the Howell Works. This place made iron from bogs. By 1836, it was the biggest bog iron factory in New Jersey. But it closed down in 1846.

Later, the village became part of Allaire State Park. This park was created to honor Arthur Brisbane. His family gave the land to New Jersey. Now, Allaire Village is a "living history museum." This means you can visit and see what life was like long ago.

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  Rowhouses

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  Foreman's Cottage

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  Christ Church Chapel

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  General Store

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  Howell Works Bakery and Managers House

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  Howell Works Blacksmith Shop

Communication and Military History

• Around 1900, the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America bought land in Wall Township. This land was used for their equipment to receive radio signals from across the Atlantic Ocean.
• The Marconi site was later bought by the United States Army in 1941. They named it Camp Evans.

Healthcare and Transportation Developments

• The Allenwood Hospital opened in 1921. It was a place for people with tuberculosis. Today, it is called Preferred Care at Wall.
• In 1940, Edward I. Brown used an old World War I tank to clear land. He built an airport there, which is now Monmouth Executive Airport.
• Wall Stadium opened in 1950. It is a famous race track where NASCAR champion Richard Petty once raced.
• The Roadside Diner was brought to Wall Township in the 1940s. This diner has been featured in movies and on a Bon Jovi album cover.
• Wall High School opened in 1959. Wall Intermediate School opened in 1967.
• Interstate 195 was extended into Wall Township in 1981. This highway gives direct access to Trenton.

Geography and Natural Features

Wall Township covers about 31.69 square miles (82.08 km²). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

Communities within Wall Township

• Allenwood and West Belmar are two important communities in Wall Township.
• Other smaller communities include Allaire, Glendola, and New Bedford.

Waterways and Borders

• Wreck Pond is a tidal pond on the Atlantic Ocean coast. It is surrounded by Wall Township and nearby towns like Spring Lake and Sea Girt.
• Wall Township shares borders with many other towns. These include Belmar, Brielle, Howell Township, and Manasquan.

Parks and Outdoor Fun

Edgar Felix Bikeway crossing Atlantic Avenue

Wall Township has many great places for outdoor activities!

• The Brick Township Reservoir is partly in Wall Township. It has an 80-acre lake with a 1.7-mile trail around it. You can go fishing here.
• There are about 20 other spots for outdoor fun. These include public parks, playgrounds, and sports fields. You can also find places for hiking, cycling, and fishing.
• Parts of Allaire State Park and the Edgar Felix Bikeway are located in Wall Township.

Schools in Wall Township

The Wall Township Public Schools serve students from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade.

• The school district has seven schools.
• In the 2020–21 school year, there were 3,319 students.
• Schools include Wall Primary School, Allenwood Elementary School, Central Elementary School, Old Mill Elementary School, West Belmar Elementary School, Wall Intermediate School, and Wall High School.

Getting Around Wall Township

Wall Township is a major transportation hub. Many important roads and highways run through it.

Roads and Highways

The junction of Interstate 195, Route 138, Route 34 and the Garden State Parkway in Wall Township

• Two main highways, the Garden State Parkway and Interstate 195, pass through the township.
• Several state routes also go through Wall Township. These include Route 18, Route 33, Route 34, Route 35, Route 70, and Route 71.

Public Transportation Options

• You can take a bus from the Garden State Parkway to Lower Manhattan in New York City.
• NJ Transit offers bus service to Philadelphia. Local bus routes are also available.
• NJ Transit also has passenger train service nearby. You can catch a train at stations in Belmar, Manasquan, and Spring Lake.

Air Travel

• Monmouth Executive Airport is in Wall Township. It handles short flights for private jets.
• For bigger flights, you can go to Trenton-Mercer Airport or Newark Liberty International Airport.

Famous People from Wall Township

Many interesting people have connections to Wall Township. Here are a few:

Images for kids

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  The Allenwood neighborhood in Wall Township

See also

In Spanish: Municipio de Wall (Nueva Jersey) para niños