Glen Gardner, New Jersey facts for kids
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Glen Gardner, New Jersey
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Glen Gardner Pony Pratt Truss Bridge
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Location of Glen Gardner in Hunterdon County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Hunterdon County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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Census Bureau map of Glen Gardner, New Jersey
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 Glen Gardner, New Jersey
Location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Glen Gardner, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Glen Gardner, 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 |  Hunterdon |
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| Incorporated | March 26, 1919 | |
| Named for | Gardner brothers | |
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| • Type | Borough | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.00% | |
| Area rank | 448th of 565 in state 16th of 26 in county |
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| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,682 | |
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1,682 | |
| • Rank | 502nd of 565 in state 19th of 26 in county |
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| • Density | 1,086.6/sq mi (419.5/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 372nd of 565 in state 7th of 26 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08826
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| Area code(s) | 908 exchange: 537, 638, 932 | |
| FIPS code | 3401926550 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885232 | |
Glen Gardner is a small town, called a borough, located in Hunterdon County, in the state of New Jersey in the United States. In 2020, about 1,682 people lived here.
The borough was officially created on March 26, 1919. It was formed from parts of two nearby areas, Lebanon Township and Bethlehem Township. Later, in 1931, a small piece of land was given to the nearby town of Hampton.
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History of Glen Gardner
Long ago, the Lenape Native Americans lived in this area. European settlers started to arrive around the time of the American Revolutionary War.
The place we now call Glen Gardner used to have different names. It was known as Eveland's Tavern, named after a tavern owner named John Eveland. Other names included Spruce Run Mills and Sodom.
In 1871, the community and its post office officially became "Glen Gardner." This name was chosen because of the beautiful glen (a narrow valley) of the Spruce Run stream. It also honored the Gardner brothers, who owned a factory in the area that made chairs and frames.
In 1931, there was a disagreement about the border between Glen Gardner and Hampton. To solve this, Hampton paid Glen Gardner $4,000 for about 20 acres of land. This land then officially became part of Hampton.
Geography of Glen Gardner
Glen Gardner covers an area of about 1.55 square miles (4.01 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Inside Glen Gardner, you can find smaller communities like Bells Crossing and Clarksville.
The borough shares its borders with a few other towns in Hunterdon County. These include Bethlehem Township, Hampton Borough, and Lebanon Township.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 818 | — | |
| 1930 | 554 | −32.3% | |
| 1940 | 536 | −3.2% | |
| 1950 | 654 | 22.0% | |
| 1960 | 787 | 20.3% | |
| 1970 | 874 | 11.1% | |
| 1980 | 834 | −4.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,665 | 99.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,902 | 14.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,704 | −10.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,682 | −1.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,682 | −1.3% | |
| Population sources: 1920 1920–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, there were 1,704 people living in Glen Gardner. These people lived in 768 households, and 434 of these were families. The town had about 1,118 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Glen Gardner were White (94.54%). There were also Black or African American (1.76%), Asian (1.82%), and Native American (0.06%) residents. About 5.28% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.4% of households had children under 18. Many households (45.1%) were married couples. About 8.5% of households had a female head without a husband present.
The average age of people in Glen Gardner was 41.6 years old. About 21.3% of the population was under 18. About 8.8% of residents were 65 years or older.
Schools in Glen Gardner
Students from Glen Gardner attend schools in the Clinton-Glen Gardner School District. This district serves students from Clinton Town and Glen Gardner. Students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade go to Clinton Public School.
Before, Glen Gardner was a separate school district, but it joined with Clinton's district. Now, students from both towns learn together. The district's name was changed in 2009 to Clinton-Glen Gardner School District to show this merger.
For high school, students in ninth through twelfth grades have two choices. They can go to either North Hunterdon High School or Voorhees High School. Both of these schools are part of the North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District. Until 2014, Glen Gardner students usually went to Voorhees High. Now, they can choose.
Students in eighth grade from all over Hunterdon County can also apply to special high school programs. These are offered by the Hunterdon County Vocational School District. These programs teach skills for different careers and do not charge tuition.
Getting Around
As of 2010, Glen Gardner had about 10.89 miles of roads. Most of these roads (7.84 miles) are taken care of by the town itself. Hunterdon County maintains 1.36 miles, and the state of New Jersey maintains 1.69 miles.
The main highway that goes through Glen Gardner is New Jersey Route 31. This road helps people travel to and from the borough.
Famous People from Glen Gardner
Many interesting people have lived in or been connected to Glen Gardner:
- Whittaker Chambers (1901–1961) was a writer and editor. He was known for speaking out against Alger Hiss about their work for Soviet intelligence.
- Wyllis Cooper (1899–1955) was a radio writer.
- David Dellinger (1915–2004) was a pacifist and author. He was one of the "Chicago Seven," a group of people who protested during the 1960s.
- Lee Getz (born 1964) is a former American football player. He played as a guard for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League.
- Wesley Lance (1908–2007) was a politician who served in both the New Jersey General Assembly and the New Jersey Senate.
- Anne Marie Letko (born 1969) is a long-distance runner. She competed in the Summer Olympics in both 1996 and 2000.
See also
In Spanish: Glen Gardner (Nueva Jersey) para niños
