Elberon, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elberon, New Jersey
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Long Branch Beach in Elberon
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 Elberon, New Jersey
Location in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Elberon, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Elberon, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| City | Long Branch |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 31,038 |
| ZIP code |
07740
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| GNIS feature ID | 882452 |
Elberon is a special community located in Long Branch, New Jersey. It's part of Monmouth County, New Jersey, in the United States. Even though it's not a separate town, it has its own ZIP code, 07740.
In 2010, about 31,038 people lived in the area covered by Elberon's ZIP code.
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Elberon, New Jersey: A Historic Beach Town
What is Elberon?
Elberon is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a neighborhood or area that is part of a larger city, in this case, Long Branch, New Jersey. It shares services and government with Long Branch.
A Look Back: Elberon's History
Elberon got its name from one of its founders, L. B. Brown. If you spell his initials backwards, you get "Elberon"!
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The Elberon station is a train stop on the North Jersey Coast Line. It helps people travel to and from Elberon. The original station was very old and important. It was even listed as a historic place. Sadly, it burned down many years ago.
Elberon was once a very popular seaside resort. This means it was a favorite place for people to visit the beach and relax. In the 1800s, it was like a "Hollywood of the East." Many famous actors and performers came here to gather and put on shows.
Presidents' Favorite Getaway
Elberon was also a popular spot for United States Presidents. Seven different presidents visited this area! These included Chester A. Arthur, James Garfield, Ulysses S. Grant, Benjamin Harrison, Rutherford B. Hayes, William McKinley, and Woodrow Wilson.
There's a park near the beach called Seven Presidents Park. It's named to remember all these presidents who visited Elberon.
The Church of the Presidents is a special building in Long Branch. All seven presidents worshiped there when they visited. It was built in 1879. It's the only building left in Long Branch that is directly connected to all their visits.
The Story of President Garfield
One of the most famous stories about Elberon involves President James A. Garfield. In 1881, he was shot. Doctors hoped that the fresh air and quiet of Elberon would help him get better. He was brought to a house here to recover.
However, President Garfield sadly passed away in Elberon on September 19, 1881. He was 49 years old. Today, you can find the Garfield Tea House in Elberon. This small building was made from the actual railroad ties that carried President Garfield's train to Elberon.
Famous Faces from Elberon
Many interesting people have lived in or had strong connections to Elberon. Here are a few:
- Paul Baerwald (1871–1961): A banker and a kind person who gave money to good causes.
- George Tuttle Brokaw (1879–1935): A lawyer and a sportsman.
- Mel Ferrer (1917–2008): A well-known actor.
- Denise Morrison (born 1954): A top business leader who used to be the head of Campbell Soup Company.
- Maggie Wilderotter (born 1955): A former chief executive officer of Frontier Communications, a big communications company.
