Edgars, New Jersey facts for kids
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Edgars, New Jersey
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 Edgars, New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Edgars, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Edgars, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Township | Woodbridge |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 876092 |
Edgars, sometimes called Edgar, is a small area in New Jersey, a state in the United States. It's not a separate town or city with its own government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Woodbridge Township. You can find Edgars in Middlesex County.
What is Edgars?
Edgars is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government. It relies on the government of Woodbridge Township for services like roads and schools.
Where is Edgars Located?
This community is found within Woodbridge Township. It includes the area around Woodbridge High School. It stretches over to Rahway Avenue. The area is located south of the Port Reading Railroad tracks.
A part of Ridgedale Avenue is also in Edgars. This higher section of the road is known as Edgar's Hill.
History of Edgars
Long ago, Edgars was a stop on a major railway line. The Pennsylvania Railroad used to have a stop there. This train stop was located near where Prospect Avenue crosses the railway tracks.
Even today, you can still see some parts of the old train stop. Steps that led to the railway are visible on the western side of the tracks. These steps are a small reminder of the area's past connection to train travel.
