Gladstone, New Jersey facts for kids
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Gladstone, New Jersey
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Gladstone Station
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 Gladstone, New Jersey
Location in Somerset County, New Jersey
Gladstone, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Gladstone, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Somerset |
| Borough | Peapack-Gladstone |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,501 |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP code |
07934
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| GNIS feature ID | 876615 |
Gladstone is a small community located in Peapack-Gladstone, Somerset County, New Jersey. It is not a separate town but part of a larger area. The community uses the United States Postal Service ZIP Code 07934.
Gladstone got its name from William Ewart Gladstone. He was a very important leader who served as the British Prime Minister many times between 1868 and 1894.
This area is home to several cool places. You can find the Hamilton Farm Golf Club here. There is also the Stronghold Soccer Club for sports fans. The United States Equestrian Team also has its base in Gladstone. For students, the Gill St. Bernard's School is a private school that teaches kids from pre-kindergarten all the way to twelfth grade.
Homes in Gladstone can be quite expensive. In 2017, Forbes magazine said Gladstone was one of the most expensive ZIP Codes in the country. The average home sale price was about $938,042. By 2018, New Jersey Business Magazine also listed it as one of New Jersey's priciest areas.
In 2010, about 1,501 people lived in the area covered by ZIP Code 07934.
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Gladstone's Culture and Sports
Gladstone is a hub for sports and outdoor activities. It is home to the United States Equestrian Team. This team represents the U.S. in horse riding competitions.
The Stronghold Soccer Club also plays its games here. They use the fields at Mount St. John's, which is part of Montgomery Academy.
Hamilton Farm Golf Club
The Hamilton Farm Golf Club is a famous golf course in Gladstone. It has hosted big events like the Sybase Match Play Championship. This championship is a special golf tournament where players compete head-to-head. It is the only match play event on the LPGA Tour, which is for professional women golfers.
Education in Gladstone
Students living in Gladstone attend schools within the Somerset Hills Regional School District. This district serves several nearby communities.
Local Schools
There are two private schools located near Gladstone. The Gill St. Bernard's School is on the border with Chester Township. It is a private school for both boys and girls. Students can attend from pre-kindergarten up to twelfth grade.
Another school is the Willow School. It is located near Pottersville Road and Route 206. The Willow School teaches students from preschool through eighth grade.
Getting Around Gladstone
Gladstone has important roads and public transportation options.
Major Roads
Several main roads pass through the community. These include U.S. Route 206 and County Route 512. These roads help people travel to and from Gladstone.
Train Station and Public Transit
Gladstone has its own train station, called Gladstone Station. It is the last stop on the Gladstone Branch of the Morris and Essex train line. Most trains from Gladstone go to Hoboken Terminal. However, some trains go directly to New York Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan. If you need to go to the other destination, you can transfer at Newark Broad Street or Summit stations.
The Gladstone train station was even used in a movie once! In 1962, it was changed to look like "Boston" for the film The Miracle Worker. This Oscar-winning movie shows Anne Bancroft as Annie Sullivan. She boards a train at this station to become Helen Keller's teacher.
Notable People from Gladstone
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Gladstone.
- Charles E. Apgar (1865–1950) was a business executive. He was also an amateur radio operator. He is famous for recording German radio messages at the start of World War I.
- Jason Gore (born 1974) is a professional golfer. He used to play on the PGA Tour. Now, he works for the United States Golf Association.
- Orin R. Smith was a former chairman and CEO of Engelhard Corporation.
