Hainesville, New Jersey facts for kids
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Hainesville, New Jersey
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 Hainesville, New Jersey
Location in Sussex County, New Jersey
Hainesville, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Hainesville, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Sussex |
| Township | Sandyston |
| Named for | Daniel Haines |
| Elevation | 190 m (620 ft) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
Hainesville is a small, quiet community. It is located within Sandyston Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. An unincorporated community means it's not a separate town with its own government. Instead, it's part of a larger township.
Hainesville is found along a road called Layton-Hainesville Road. This road is also known as County Route 645. It runs next to U.S. Route 206, a major highway. The community is very close to the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Nearby places include Shaytown and Layton.
The community is about 620 feet (190 meters) above sea level. Hainesville was named after Daniel Haines. He was the governor of New Jersey for two terms in the 1840s. The area uses Area code 973 and ZIP Code 07826. These are the same codes used by Branchville, New Jersey.
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What's in Hainesville?
Hainesville and the areas around it have a few interesting spots. You can find the Hainesville General Store there. There's also the Hidden Acres Golf Course for those who enjoy golf.
Nature and History
The Hainesville Fish and Wildlife Management Area is a great place for nature lovers. It helps protect local animals and plants. You can also find a body of water called Hainesville Pond. For history, there's the Hainesville Cemetery, which dates back to about 1879. The Shaytown Burial Ground is even older, from around 1812. The Catholic church, St. Thomas the Apostle, is actually located in nearby Layton.
Famous People from Hainesville
Some people who grew up in or lived in Hainesville became well-known.
Blase Cole
Blase Cole was born in 1879. He became a doctor. He also served in the New Jersey Senate, which is part of the state government. He represented Sussex County from 1925 to 1936. In 1932, he was a delegate for New Jersey at a big political meeting called the Democratic National Convention.
Bill Sienkiewicz
Bill Sienkiewicz is a famous comic-book artist. He is known for his unique art style. He moved to Hainesville when he was five years old and grew up there.
