Landing, New Jersey facts for kids
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Landing, New Jersey
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 Landing, New Jersey
Location in Morris County, New Jersey
Landing, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Landing, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Morris |
| Township | Roxbury |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,296 |
| ZIP Code |
07850
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| Area code(s) | 973 |
| FIPS code | 34-38700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0877660 |
Landing is a small community in New Jersey, United States. It is located in Roxbury Township, which is part of Morris County. Landing is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP).
This means it's a specific area that the government tracks for population data. Landing sits right on the southern shore of Lake Hopatcong, a popular lake. It is also close to Hopatcong State Park. The local United States Postal Service uses ZIP Code 07850 for this area.
In 2020, about 4,296 people lived in Landing. Years ago, from the 1880s to the 1940s, Landing was a very popular place for summer vacations. People would come to enjoy the lake and the fresh air. But by the 1970s, it changed into a regular suburban neighborhood where people live all year round.
History of Landing
Landing started out as a fun place for people to visit on their summer holidays. Thousands of visitors would come to the beautiful shores of Lake Hopatcong every summer. It was a lively resort area.
After World War II, things began to change. Landing slowly stopped being just a resort. It started to become a bigger neighborhood where people lived permanently. In 2017, plans were made to make the neighborhood even better. These plans included building new, modern buildings, creating parks, and putting up new signs. These improvements were expected to be finished by late 2022.
Notable People from Landing
Some interesting people have connections to Landing. They were either born there, lived there, or had strong ties to the community.
- Dylan Castanheira (born 1995) is a professional soccer player. He plays as a goalkeeper for the team Atlanta United.
- Karen Ann Quinlan (1954–1985) was an important person in a big discussion in the United States. This discussion was about a person's right to make choices about their own medical care.
