Ledgewood, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ledgewood, New Jersey
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King Homestead in the historic Drakesville section
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 Ledgewood, New Jersey
Location in Morris County, New Jersey
Ledgewood, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Ledgewood, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Morris |
| Township | Roxbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.62 sq mi (14.55 km2) |
| • Land | 5.54 sq mi (14.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,903 |
| • Density | 885.82/sq mi (342.00/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
07852
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| FIPS code | 34-39750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0877722 |
Ledgewood is a community located in Roxbury Township. It is in Morris County, New Jersey. This area is known as an unincorporated community. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a specific area defined by the government for counting people.
Long ago, Ledgewood was called Drakesville. This name came from Abraham Drake. He moved here from Piscataway, New Jersey in the mid-1700s. Abraham Drake ran a mill and a tavern in the area. The community was also located along the historic Morris Canal.
Today, Ledgewood is served by the United States Postal Service with ZIP Code 07852. In 2000, about 2,558 people lived in the area covered by this ZIP Code. You can also find the Ledgewood Mall here.
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About Ledgewood
Population Facts
The population of Ledgewood was counted in the 2020 United States census. At that time, 4,903 people lived here. A census is a count of all the people living in a place. It helps us understand how communities are growing.
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| 2020 | 4,903 | — | |
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Famous People from Ledgewood
Some people who have lived in Ledgewood became well-known.
- Jetur R. Riggs (1809–1869) was born here. He was a U.S. representative for New Jersey. He served in Congress from 1859 to 1861.
Places to Visit
Ledgewood has several interesting spots to explore:
- King Store and Homestead: This is a historic building. It shows what life was like long ago.
- Ledgewood Historic District: This area has many old buildings. They tell the story of Ledgewood's past.
- Morris Canal: This old canal was very important for transportation. It helped move goods across New Jersey.
- Silas Riggs House: Another historic home in the area.
- Tom's Diner: This diner is now empty. But it's famous because parts of Cyndi Lauper's music video for "Time After Time" were filmed here!
Images for kids
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Morris Canal, Inclined Planes
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Silas Riggs House
