East Amwell Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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East Amwell Township, New Jersey
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Reaville Church
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Location of East Amwell Township in Hunterdon County highlighted in yellow (right). Inset map: Location of Hunterdon County in New Jersey highlighted in black (left).
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Census Bureau map of East Amwell Township, New Jersey
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 East Amwell Township, New Jersey
Location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
East Amwell Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
East Amwell Township, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County |  Hunterdon |
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| Incorporated | April 6, 1846 | |
| Named for | Amwell Township / Great and Little Amwell, Hertfordshire | |
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| • Type | Township (New Jersey) | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 28.56 sq mi (73.96 km2) | |
| • Land | 28.46 sq mi (73.70 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) 0.36% | |
| Area rank | 94th of 565 in state 8th of 26 in county |
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| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,917 | |
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3,937 | |
| • Rank | 416th of 565 in state 12th of 26 in county |
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| • Density | 137.7/sq mi (53.2/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 527th of 565 in state 24th of 26 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
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| Area code(s) | 609 and 908 | |
| FIPS code | 3401918820 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882180 | |
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East Amwell Township is a special place in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It's called a township, which is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 3,917 people lived here.
East Amwell Township is in the southeastern part of Hunterdon County. It touches both Somerset and Mercer counties. It's located in the beautiful Amwell Valley and Raritan Valley areas. The township includes Ringoes, which is the oldest known settlement in Hunterdon County. Other communities here are Larison's Corner, Weert's Corner, and part of Reaville.
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A Look at East Amwell's History
East Amwell Township has a long history. It was first part of a much larger area called Amwell Township. This big area was created by a special paper from Queen Anne in 1708. It covered about 200 square miles (518 square kilometers).
On April 6, 1846, the original Amwell Township was divided. This is when East Amwell Township and West Amwell Township were officially formed. Over the years, East Amwell gained more land from nearby townships like Delaware, Raritan, and West Amwell. The township was named after Amwell Township, which got its name from places in England called Great Amwell and Little Amwell.
Where is East Amwell Located?
East Amwell Township covers about 28.56 square miles (73.96 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
The northern parts of East Amwell are in the Amwell Valley. The southern parts are in a region known as The Sourlands. East Amwell shares its borders with several other townships. In Hunterdon County, it borders Delaware Township, Raritan Township, and West Amwell Township. It also borders Hopewell Township in Mercer County. In Somerset County, it borders Hillsborough Township and Montgomery Township.
Many small communities and places are found within East Amwell Township. These include Amwell, Cloverhill, Larisons Corners, Reaville, Ringoes, and Wertsville.
People Who Live in East Amwell
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,330 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,865 | 40.2% | |
| 1870 | 1,802 | −3.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,696 | −5.9% | |
| 1890 | 1,375 | −18.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,327 | −3.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,203 | −9.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,102 | −8.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,210 | 9.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,218 | 0.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,525 | 25.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,981 | 29.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,568 | 29.6% | |
| 1980 | 3,468 | 35.0% | |
| 1990 | 4,332 | 24.9% | |
| 2000 | 4,455 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,013 | −9.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,917 | −2.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 3,937 | −1.9% | |
| Population sources: 1850–1920 1850–1870 1850 1870 1880–1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, about 4,013 people lived in East Amwell Township. Most residents were White (95.81%). There were also Black or African American (1.25%), Asian (1.42%), and people of other backgrounds. About 2.82% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in East Amwell in 2010 was 46.8 years old. About 22% of the population was under 18 years old. Many families live here, with 67.2% of households being married couples.
Schools in East Amwell
Students in East Amwell Township attend public schools run by two different districts.
East Amwell Township School District
Younger students, from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, go to the East Amwell Township School. In the 2021–2022 school year, there were 356 students and about 41 teachers. This means there were about 8.6 students for every teacher, which allows for lots of individual attention.
Hunterdon Central Regional High School District
After eighth grade, students in ninth through twelfth grades attend Hunterdon Central High School. This high school is part of a larger district that serves students from several nearby townships, including East Amwell. In 2021–2022, the high school had 2,575 students. East Amwell Township has one representative on the high school's board of education.
Vocational School Options
Students in eighth grade from all over Hunterdon County can also apply to special high school programs. These are offered by the Hunterdon County Vocational School District. These schools teach career and technical skills, and there is no tuition fee for students to attend.
Getting Around East Amwell
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East Amwell Township has many roads to help people get around. As of 2010, there were about 68 miles (109 kilometers) of roads. Most of these are maintained by the township itself.
Important roads that pass through or near East Amwell include Route 31, Route 179, and U.S. Route 202. These roads help connect East Amwell to other towns and areas. Two major county roads, County Route 514 and County Route 579, also go through the township. The closest major highway is Interstate 295, which is in nearby Hopewell Township.
Cool Projects in East Amwell
East Amwell is home to an interesting project called The Hopewell Project. This project uses solar power to create hydrogen. This hydrogen is then used to provide all the heating, cooling, and electricity for a home. The Hopewell Solar-Hydrogen Residence was officially opened in 2006. It shows how renewable energy can power homes completely.
Local Wineries
East Amwell Township is also known for its beautiful wineries. These include:
Famous People from East Amwell
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to East Amwell Township:
- Hannah Altman (born 1995), a photographer known for her art about family history and stories.
- James Buchanan (1839–1900), who served in the U.S. Congress from 1885 to 1893.
- Matt Ioannidis (born 1994), a professional football player who played for the Washington Football Team.
- Charles Lindbergh (1902–1974) and Anne Morrow Lindbergh (1906–2001), famous aviators (pilots).
- Andrew Maguire (born 1939), who also served in the U.S. Congress from 1975 to 1981.
- David Stout Manners (1808–1884), who was the Mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey, from 1852 to 1857.
- Stan Ploski Jr. (born 1944), a retired dirt modified racing driver.
- Horace Griggs Prall (1881–1951), who was the acting Governor of New Jersey in 1935.
- Jason Read (born 1977), an Olympic rower who won a gold medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
