Frelinghuysen Township, New Jersey facts for kids

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Township
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Census Bureau map of Frelinghuysen Township, New Jersey
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Country	United States
state	New Jersey
County	Warren
Incorporated	March 7, 1848
Named for	Theodorus Jacobus Frelinghuysen
Government
• Type	Township
• Body	Township Committee
Area
• Total	23.87 sq mi (61.83 km2)
• Land	23.62 sq mi (61.18 km2)
• Water	0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2)  1.04%
Area rank	117th of 565 in state 7th of 22 in county
Elevation	689 ft (210 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,199
• Estimate  (2023)	2,224
• Rank	479th of 565 in state 20th of 22 in county
• Density	93.1/sq mi (35.9/km2)
• Density rank	544th of 565 in state 21st of 22 in county
Time zone	UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code	07846 – Johnsonburg
Area code(s)	908 exchanges: 850, 852
FIPS code	3404125320
GNIS feature ID	0882240
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Frelinghuysen Township is a small community located in Warren County, New Jersey. It is a "township," which is a type of local government in New Jersey. In 2020, about 2,199 people lived here. The population has stayed pretty steady over the years.

History of Frelinghuysen Township

Frelinghuysen Township officially became its own town on March 7, 1848. It was created from parts of a nearby area called Hardwick Township.

The township is named after Theodorus Jacobus Frelinghuysen. He was an important religious leader from the Dutch Reformed Church who came to New Jersey in 1720. His grandson, Theodore Frelinghuysen, was also a famous person. He was a statesman and educator. He even ran for Vice President of the United States in 1844. Both men are honored by the township's name.

Geography and Local Communities

Frelinghuysen Township covers about 23.87 square miles (61.83 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

Communities within the Township

Several small communities are located inside Frelinghuysen Township. These include:

• Johnsonburg
• Marksboro
• Ebenezer
• Glovers Pond
• Kerrs Corners
• Shiloh
• Southtown
• Yellow Frame

Location and Surroundings

The township is nestled in the Kittatinny Valley. This valley is part of the larger Great Appalachian Valley, which stretches for many miles.

Frelinghuysen Township shares its borders with several other towns. In Warren County, it borders:

• Allamuchy Township
• Blairstown
• Hardwick Township
• Hope Township
• Independence Township

It also borders towns in nearby Sussex County:

• Fredon Township
• Green Township
• Stillwater Township

Population Changes Over Time

The table above shows how the number of people living in Frelinghuysen Township has changed since 1850. You can see that the population has grown quite a bit over the years. It went from 1,277 people in 1850 to 2,199 in 2020.

Education for Students

Students in Frelinghuysen Township attend public schools in two different districts.

Elementary School

Younger students, from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, go to Frelinghuysen Elementary School. This school is part of the Frelinghuysen Township School District. In the 2022-2023 school year, there were 131 students and about 13 teachers. This means there was about one teacher for every 10 students.

High School

For seventh through twelfth grades, students attend North Warren Regional High School. This high school is located in Blairstown. It also serves students from Blairstown, Hardwick, and Knowlton townships. In the 2022-2023 school year, the high school had 620 students and about 57 teachers.

Other School Options

Students in the township can also choose to attend other schools.

• The Ridge and Valley Charter School is an option for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
• Older students (grades 9-12) can attend the Warren County Technical School in Washington borough. This school offers special training in different job areas.
• Special education services are also available for students who need extra support.

Transportation Routes

View east along Interstate 80 in Frelinghuysen Township

Frelinghuysen Township has many roads that help people get around. As of 2010, there were about 51.83 miles of roads in total. The township maintains most of these roads.

Major Roads

• Interstate 80 is a major highway that runs through the southern part of the township. However, there are no exits directly within Frelinghuysen. You would use exits in nearby towns like Allamuchy or Hope.
• Route 94 goes through the northern part of the township.
• County Route 519 is an important county road that crosses the township from southwest to northeast.

Notable People from Frelinghuysen Township

Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Frelinghuysen Township. Here are a few:

• Bennett Bean (born 1941) – A ceramic artist known for his unique pottery.
• Cathy Bao Bean (born 1942) – A writer and educator, famous for her book The Chopsticks-Fork Principle: A Memoir and Manual.
• Mark Thomson (1739–1803) – A politician who served as a representative for New Jersey in the United States government.
• Isaac Wildrick (1803–1892) – Another former U.S. Member of Congress from the area.