Florham Park, New Jersey facts for kids
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Florham Park, New Jersey
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200-year-old oak tree at Brooklake Country Club
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Location of Florham Park in Morris County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Morris County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (left).
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Census Bureau map of Florham Park, New Jersey
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 Florham Park, New Jersey
Location in Morris County, New Jersey
Florham Park, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Florham Park, 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 |  Morris |
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| Incorporated | March 9, 1899 | |
| Named for | Florham and Brooklake Park mansions | |
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| • Type | Borough | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.48 sq mi (19.37 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.31 sq mi (18.94 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) 2.23% | |
| Area rank | 236th of 565 in state 20th of 39 in county |
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| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,585 | |
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14,092 | |
| • Rank | 202nd of 565 in state 16th of 39 in county |
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| • Density | 1,722.1/sq mi (664.9/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 318th of 565 in state 16th of 39 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
07932
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| Area code(s) | 973 | |
| FIPS code | 3402723910 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885221 | |
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Florham Park is a cool place in Morris County, New Jersey. It's a type of town called a borough. In 2020, about 12,585 people lived here. This was the most people ever counted in Florham Park!
Florham Park became an official borough on March 9, 1899. In 2012, a website called Forbes.com said Florham Park had one of "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes." This means homes here can be quite pricey.
Since 2008, Florham Park has been the main home for the National Football League's New York Jets football team.
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History of Florham Park
Early Days and Name Changes
Long ago, the Lenape tribe of Native Americans lived in this area. European settlers from England and the Netherlands arrived between 1680 and 1700. The land was great for farming.
This area was once known for making good brooms, so people called it Broomtown. Over time, Florham Park had many names like Hoppingtown, Columbia, and Afton. It was part of bigger townships before becoming its own borough in 1899.
How Florham Park Got Its Name
The name "Florham Park" comes from two large estates. One was called "Florham." It belonged to Florence Adele Vanderbilt Twombly and her husband, Hamilton McKown Twombly. Florence was the granddaughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a very rich man.
They built a huge English-style mansion called "Florham" on 840 acres. The name "Florham" was a mix of their first names: Florence and Hamilton.
The second part of the town's name came from another big estate called "Brooklake Park." This estate was about 1,000 acres and had a beautiful lake. It belonged to Leslie Ward, who helped start the Prudential Insurance Company.
Both the Twombly and Ward families helped the town become its own municipality. After the New Jersey government voted, Florham Park officially became a borough on March 20, 1899. The new town was named after their famous estates.
Where is Florham Park?
Florham Park covers about 7.48 square miles (19.36 square kilometers). Most of this is land, with a small part being water.
The borough is in the southeastern part of Morris County. It shares borders with several other towns. To the south are Madison and Chatham. To the north are Hanover and East Hanover. To the west is Morris Township. On the east, the Passaic River separates it from Essex County towns like Livingston and Millburn.
People of Florham Park
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 752 | — | |
| 1910 | 558 | −25.8% | |
| 1920 | 570 | 2.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,269 | 122.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,609 | 26.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,385 | 48.2% | |
| 1960 | 7,222 | 202.8% | |
| 1970 | 8,094 | 12.1% | |
| 1980 | 9,359 | 15.6% | |
| 1990 | 8,521 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 8,857 | 3.9% | |
| 2010 | 11,696 | 32.1% | |
| 2020 | 12,585 | 7.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 14,092 | 20.5% | |
| Population sources: 1900–1920 1900–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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Population Growth
In 2010, Florham Park had 11,696 people. By 2020, this number grew to 12,585. This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in Florham Park.
The average household in Florham Park had about 2.48 people. The average family had about 3.03 people.
Economy and Businesses
Major Companies
Florham Park is home to the North American headquarters of BASF. This is one of the world's largest chemical companies. Another company, VDM Metals USA, makes special metal alloys here. Conduent, a company that helps other businesses with their processes, is also based in Florham Park.
New York Jets Training Center
A really exciting part of Florham Park's economy is the National Football League's New York Jets. Since 2008, their main training center, the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center, has been in Florham Park.
The Jets do most of their daily training and operations here. They moved to Florham Park from their old facilities in New York. Florham Park was chosen over many other towns to host this big facility.
Education in Florham Park
Public Schools
The Florham Park School District serves students from pre-kindergarten up to eighth grade. There are three schools in the district:
- Briarwood Elementary School: For students in Pre-K through 2nd grade.
- Brooklake Elementary School: For students in 3rd through 5th grade.
- Ridgedale Middle School: For students in 6th through 8th grade.
After eighth grade, students go to high school in the Hanover Park Regional High School District. Florham Park students usually attend Hanover Park High School. This school is located in East Hanover Township.
Other Schools and Universities
There is also Holy Family School, which is a Catholic school. It opened in 1954.
Florham Park is also home to parts of two university campuses. These include portions of the Saint Elizabeth University campus and Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus.
Getting Around Florham Park
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Roads and Highways
Florham Park has many roads, totaling about 48.73 miles. The most important highway that goes through Florham Park is New Jersey Route 24. It has an exit (Exit 2) that connects to County Route 510.
Public Transportation
NJ Transit provides bus service for people in Florham Park. You can take buses like the 70 and 73 to get to Newark. There is also a local bus route, the 878.
Famous People from Florham Park
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Florham Park!
- Kary Antholis (born 1962): A filmmaker who won an Academy Award for his documentaries.
- Tiki Barber (born 1975): A former professional football player for the New York Giants.
- John T. Cunningham (1915–2012): A popular historian known for his work on New Jersey.
- Eric Duncan (born 1984): A former professional baseball player.
- Mark Guiliana (born 1980): A talented drummer and composer.
- Johan Hedberg (born 1973): A former professional hockey goalie in the NHL.
- Bill Raftery (born 1943): A well-known basketball analyst and former college basketball coach.
- Tony Siragusa (1967–2022): A former football player for the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens.
- Snooki (born 1987): A reality TV star from shows like Jersey Shore.
- Florence Adele Vanderbilt Twombly (1854–1952): A famous heiress from the Vanderbilt family.
- Spencer Weisz (born 1995): An American-Israeli professional basketball player.
See also
In Spanish: Florham Park para niños
