Long Valley, New Jersey facts for kids
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Long Valley, New Jersey
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The Zion Lutheran Church in the center of Long Valley.
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The valley
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Location of Long Valley in Morris County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Morris County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (left).
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 Long Valley, New Jersey
Location in Morris County, New Jersey
Long Valley, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Long Valley, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Morris |
| Township | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.62 sq mi (11.97 km2) |
| • Land | 4.57 sq mi (11.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) 1.24% |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,827 |
| • Density | 400.13/sq mi (154.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
07853
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| Area code(s) | 908 |
| FIPS code | 34-41400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390090 |
Long Valley is a community in Washington Township, located in Morris County, New Jersey. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area the government defines for counting people.
Long Valley was originally called German Valley. This name was used from when it was founded during the colonial era. However, the name was changed during World War I because of strong feelings against Germany at that time. In 2020, the population of Long Valley was 1,827 people.
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A Look Back in Time
Long Valley has a long and interesting history. In 1705, many German families left their homes in Europe. They traveled to Holland and then sailed across the ocean to America. Their ship was meant to go to New York, but it ended up in Philadelphia instead.
From Philadelphia, these families traveled by land towards what is now Morris County, New Jersey. This area became known as "German Valley" because of these early settlers. They helped build the community that we now call Long Valley.
Where is Long Valley?
Long Valley covers an area of about 4.6 square miles (11.97 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The community has a few bodies of water. These include some lakes made by people, which are used for farming. A part of the Raritan River also flows through the area.
Long Valley's Climate
The weather in Long Valley changes a lot throughout the year. It has four clear seasons. Summers are usually warm to hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold. This type of weather is called a "humid continental climate."
Who Lives in Long Valley?
The population of Long Valley has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there according to different counts:
- 1990: 1,744 people
- 2000: 1,818 people
- 2010: 1,879 people
- 2020: 1,827 people
More About the People in 2020
The 2020 census counted 2,201 residents in Long Valley. There were about 752 houses, with most of them (603) owned by the people living in them.
The average age of people in Long Valley in 2020 was 38.2 years old. About 12.5% of the population was under five years old. Most people, about 67.2%, were between 18 and 64 years old. About 11.4% of the population was 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.5%) and females (49.5%).
The typical income for a household in Long Valley was about $104,722. Many adults in Long Valley have gone to college. About 26% have a bachelor's degree, and 20.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Famous People from Long Valley
Many interesting people have connections to Long Valley. Some were born there, and others lived there or were closely involved with the community. Here are a few:
- Walt Ader (1913–1982), a racecar driver who raced in the 1950 Indianapolis 500.
- Jack Borgenicht (1911–2005), a mountain climber and a generous person who helped preserve things.
- Michael Burton (born 1992), a professional football player for the Denver Broncos.
- The Dolan Twins (born 1999), popular YouTube personalities.
- Guy R. Gregg (born 1949), a politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly.
- Celeste Holm (1917–2012), an Oscar-winning actress.
- Jacob W. Miller (1800–1862), a politician who represented New Jersey in the United States Senate.
- Henry Muhlenberg (1711–1787), who helped start the Lutheran church in America. He created a church in German Valley.
- Mike Rossi (born 1994), a freestyle skier who performs aerial tricks.
- Carley Shimkus (born 1986), a news anchor and reporter for Fox News.
- Shannon Sohn (born 1974), a TV news reporter who was the first helicopter reporter to win an Emmy Award.
- Lisa Unger (born 1970), an author who writes modern fiction books.
- Charles Wuorinen (1938–2020), a composer who won a Pulitzer Prize for his music.
Historic Places
The German Valley Historic District in Long Valley is a special area. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This means it's important because of its history in farming, education, transportation, industry, and religion. The old German Valley School, shown in the picture, is now a museum for the Washington Township Historical Society.
See also
In Spanish: Long Valley (Nueva Jersey) para niños
