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East Millstone, New Jersey
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East Millstone along Amwell Road (CR 514)
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 East Millstone, New Jersey
Location in Somerset County, New Jersey
East Millstone, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
East Millstone, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Somerset |
| Township | Franklin |
| Incorporated | February 18, 1873 |
| Dissolved | December 31, 1949 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.30 sq mi (5.95 km2) |
| • Land | 2.23 sq mi (5.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) 2.70% |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
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| • Total | 588 |
| • Density | 263.21/sq mi (101.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| Area code(s) | 609/640 and 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 34-19330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02583985 |
East Millstone is a small community in Franklin Township, located in Somerset County, New Jersey. It is known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for counting people, but it doesn't have its own separate local government.
In 2010, about 579 people lived in East Millstone. This community grew a lot in the 1800s. It became important because of the Delaware and Raritan Canal and a railroad line. East Millstone was once its own town from 1873 to 1949. Today, a special part of East Millstone is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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History of East Millstone
East Millstone was its own independent town for over 75 years. The state of New Jersey officially made it a town on February 18, 1873. It was created from parts of Franklin Township.
However, on December 31, 1949, East Millstone became part of Franklin Township again. The people living there voted to rejoin Franklin Township on March 9, 1949. Most residents, 119 to 28, agreed to this change.
Across the Millstone River to the west is the separate town of Millstone, New Jersey. This town is not part of Franklin Township.
Even today, East Millstone keeps its quiet, rural feel. It has a fire station, a post office, and only a few local shops. Most of the houses in East Millstone are quite old. There haven't been many new buildings constructed in this part of Franklin Township recently.
East Millstone Historic District
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East Millstone Historic District
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Victorian style house
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| Location | Amwell Road and Delaware & Raritan Canal |
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| Area | 62 acres (25 ha) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Late Victorian, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 83001613 |
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| Added to NRHP | March 17, 1983 |
A historic district is an area with many old buildings that are important to history. The East Millstone Historic District covers the main village area. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 17, 1983. This was because of its important history in architecture, business, industry, and transportation.
The district includes 109 buildings that contribute to its historical value. One of the oldest houses in the village is the Franklin Inn. It was once known as the Van Liew Farmhouse.
Geography of East Millstone
East Millstone covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (5.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.2 square miles (5.8 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 2.7% of East Millstone's total area is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 432 | — | |
| 1890 | 475 | 10.0% | |
| 1900 | 447 | −5.9% | |
| 1910 | 356 | −20.4% | |
| 1920 | 427 | 19.9% | |
| 1930 | 364 | −14.8% | |
| 1940 | 387 | 6.3% | |
| 2010 | 579 | — | |
| 2020 | 588 | 1.6% | |
| Population sources: 1880-1890 1890-1910 1910-1930 1920-1940 2010 2020 |
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The population of East Millstone has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 432 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 588 people.
East Millstone Population in 2010
The 2010 United States census counted 579 people living in East Millstone. These people lived in 233 households, and 161 of these were families. The area had about 259 people per square mile. There were 246 housing units in total.
Most of the people in East Millstone were White (78.58%). There were also Black or African American people (10.54%) and Asian people (7.77%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds or more than one race. About 2.94% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, about 23.6% had children under 18 years old. Most households (60.5%) were married couples living together. About 22.7% of households were individuals living alone.
The age of the population varied. About 16.4% of people were under 18 years old. About 15.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in East Millstone was 47.5 years.
Gallery
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Historic district sign
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Calvary Community Church
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Bridge Tender's House for the Delaware and Raritan Canal
See also
In Spanish: East Millstone para niños
