Green Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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Green Township, New Jersey
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Greendell station
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Map of Green Township in Sussex County. Inset: Location of Sussex County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
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Census Bureau map of Green Township, New Jersey
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 Green Township, New Jersey
Location in Sussex County, New Jersey
Green Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Green Township, 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 | .png){kind=small} Sussex |
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| Incorporated | December 27, 1824 | |
| Named for | Ephraim Green | |
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| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 16.30 sq mi (42.21 km2) | |
| • Land | 16.03 sq mi (41.53 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) 1.63% | |
| Area rank | 168th of 565 in state 15th of 24 in county |
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| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,627 | |
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3,683 | |
| • Rank | 425th of 565 in state 14th of 24 in county |
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| • Density | 226.2/sq mi (87.3/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 496th of 565 in state 15th of 24 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
07821 – Andover, New Jersey
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| Area code(s) | 908 | |
| FIPS code | 3403727420 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882264 | |
Green Township is a community located in Sussex County, New Jersey. It is a type of local government area called a township.
In 2020, about 3,627 people lived in Green Township. This was a small increase from 2010.
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History of Green Township
Green Township became an official township on December 27, 1824. This happened when parts of two other townships, Hardwick and Independence, were joined together. The township was named after Ephraim Green, who settled in the area around 1770.
Over the years, the township's borders changed a few times.
- In 1829, some land was given to Byram Township.
- In 1853, Green Township gained land from the old Newtown Township.
- In 1904, a new township called Fredon Township was created from part of Green Township.
Today, Green Township covers about 16.5 square miles (42.7 square kilometers). Many smaller communities within Green Township have their own special names. These include Tranquility, Huntsville, Greendell, and Yellow Frame.
The Story of Tranquility
The area known as Tranquility was first called Kennedytown. It was named after Amos Kennedy, an early settler. When people wanted to build a Methodist church, there was a disagreement. Some wanted it in Allamuchy Township, and others in Kennedytown.
They decided to build the church halfway between the two places. To remember this peaceful agreement, they named the church "Tranquility." Later, Kennedytown adopted the church's name and became known as Tranquility.
Railroad History
In 1911, a train line called the Lackawanna Cut-off opened. It ran through Green Township and had a stop at Greendell station. This line was a main route for the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. It connected Hoboken to Buffalo.
The train line stopped being used in 1980, and the tracks were removed in 1984. Today, there are plans to bring passenger train service back to this line. The old station building at Greendell might be used again.
Local Documentary
In 2006, a documentary film was made about the history of Green Township. It was created by Kelsey Falkowski. The film shows historical places and includes interviews with people who have lived in the township for a long time. You can find copies of this video through the Green Township Historical Society.
Geography and Location
Green Township covers about 16.30 square miles (42.21 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Communities in Green Township
Several smaller communities and places are located within Green Township. These include:
- Brighton Lakes
- Buckmire Pond
- Greendell
- Huntsburg
- Huntsville
- Lincoln
- Tranquility
- Whitehall
- Yellow Frame
Neighboring Towns
Green Township shares its borders with several other towns.
- In Sussex County: Andover Borough, Andover Township, Byram Township, and Fredon Township.
- In Warren County: Allamuchy Township and Frelinghuysen Township.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 801 | — | |
| 1840 | 777 | −3.0% | |
| 1850 | 823 | 5.9% | |
| 1860 | 1,023 | 24.3% | |
| 1870 | 868 | −15.2% | |
| 1880 | 727 | −16.2% | |
| 1890 | 636 | −12.5% | |
| 1900 | 627 | −1.4% | |
| 1910 | 888 | * | 41.6% |
| 1920 | 454 | −48.9% | |
| 1930 | 539 | 18.7% | |
| 1940 | 540 | 0.2% | |
| 1950 | 596 | 10.4% | |
| 1960 | 854 | 43.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,343 | 57.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,450 | 82.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,709 | 10.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,220 | 18.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,601 | 11.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,627 | 0.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 3,683 | 2.3% | |
| Population sources: 1830–1920 1840 1850–1870 1850 1870 1880–1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 * = Lost territory in previous decade. |
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In 2010, Green Township had 3,601 people living in 1,181 households. Most of the people were White (94.78%). There were also smaller groups of Black or African American, Asian, Native American, and people of two or more races. About 4.80% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (76.0%) were married couples living together. About 43.0% of households had children under 18 years old. The average household had about 3 people.
The median age in the township was 41.9 years. This means half the people were younger than 41.9 and half were older.
Education in Green Township
Students in Green Township attend public schools.
Green Hills School
Younger students, from kindergarten through eighth grade, go to Green Hills School. This school is part of the Green Township School District. In the 2020–21 school year, there were 380 students and about 40 teachers. This means there were about 9 or 10 students for every teacher.
Since 2013, Green Hills School has been part of a special program. This program allows students from other towns to attend Green Hills School if they live within 20 miles.
Newton High School
Students in ninth through twelfth grades attend Newton High School. This high school is in Newton. Students from Andover Borough and Andover Township also go to Newton High School.
In the 2020–21 school year, Newton High School had 719 students and about 61 teachers. This means there were about 11 or 12 students for every teacher.
Transportation in Green Township
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As of 2010, Green Township had about 49 miles (79 km) of roads. Most of these roads (33.44 miles or 53.82 km) are taken care of by the township itself. The rest (15.84 miles or 25.49 km) are maintained by Sussex County.
There are no major interstate highways or state highways that go directly through Green Township. The most important roads are county routes, like County Route 517 and County Route 519.
Notable People from Green Township
People who have lived in or are connected to Green Township include:
- Stephen Bienko: A coach and athlete. He was known for owning many franchises of the "College Hunks Hauling Junk" brand.
- Lucy Page Mercer Rutherfurd (1891–1948): She is buried in Green Township. Historians believe she was a close friend of United States President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Green (Nueva Jersey) para niños
