Cherryville, New Jersey facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cherryville, New Jersey
Unincorporated community
Looking south along Cherryville Road (CR 617)
Cherryville, New Jersey Location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey Show map of Hunterdon County, New Jersey Cherryville, New Jersey Location in New Jersey Show map of New Jersey Cherryville, New Jersey Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Hunterdon
Township	Franklin
Elevation	679 ft (207 m)
GNIS feature ID	875399

Cherryville is a small, quiet place in New Jersey. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a neighborhood or area that is part of a larger local government, like a township, rather than having its own separate town government. Cherryville is located within Franklin Township, which is in Hunterdon County.

Cherryville's Past

A historical marker shows important facts about Cherryville.

Cherryville has a long history! Back in 1736, a building called a tavern was built here. A tavern was like an old-fashioned inn or restaurant where travelers could stop for food, drinks, and a place to rest.

Later, around 1830, a schoolhouse made of stone was built for the children of Cherryville. This stone school was replaced by a new wooden school building in 1860.

In 1849, a Baptist church was started in Cherryville. This shows how the community was growing and becoming more established.

By 1882, Cherryville even had its own post office! At that time, people described the area as a "superior farming district." This means the land was excellent for growing crops and raising animals. In 1882, Cherryville had a population of 65 people.