Lyons, New Jersey facts for kids
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Lyons, New Jersey
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Lyons VA Medical Center
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 Lyons, New Jersey
Location in Somerset County, New Jersey
Lyons, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Lyons, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Somerset |
| Township | Bernards |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.87 sq mi (10.03 km2) |
| • Land | 3.85 sq mi (9.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,345 |
| • Density | 1,387.95/sq mi (535.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
07939
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| Area code(s) | 908 |
| FIPS code | 34-42180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 878001 |
Lyons is a small community in New Jersey. It is not a separate town, but an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means the government counts its population for official records. Lyons is located within Bernards Township, in Somerset County.
In 2020, the population of Lyons was 5,345 people. Lyons is about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south-southeast of Bernardsville. It has its own post office with the ZIP Code 07939.
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About Lyons' Population
Lyons has grown quite a bit over the years. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 5,345.
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| 2020 | 5,345 | — | |
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The Lyons VA Medical Center
A very important part of Lyons is the Lyons VA Medical Center. This is a hospital run by the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It provides medical care for military veterans.
The hospital has many buildings. In 1931, it cared for patients with special needs. By 2018, it had 60 doctors working there. This hospital is a major employer and a key part of the community.
Getting Around Lyons
If you want to travel from Lyons, you can use the train! New Jersey Transit offers train service at the Lyons station. This station is on the Gladstone Branch line. You can take a train from here to places like Newark Broad Street Station and Hoboken Terminal.
A Look Back in Time: Lyons' History
Lyons has an interesting past, especially connected to its famous hospital and train station.
- The area was named after the David Lyon farm, which was a large part of the land.
- The Lyons Train Station was built in 1931. It has a unique design with stucco, brick, and limestone. It was built mainly to help visitors get to the new Veterans Hospital. This was the last train station built on the Gladstone Branch. Today, Bernards Township owns it.
- The Lyons Train Station is so important that it is listed on both the state and national historic registries.
- The Lyons VA Medical Center began construction on July 11, 1929.
- The first patients arrived at the hospital on November 12, 1930. They were moved from a hospital in New York City. By July 1931, 415 patients were living and receiving care there.
- The hospital was officially opened on Saturday, July 23, 1931.
- For many years, the Lyons VA Medical Center was the only VA hospital in New Jersey. Another one opened in East Orange in 1952. The Lyons hospital was recognized as a historic district in 2013.
- Lyons also has its own Fire Department, located on the grounds of the VA hospital.
- A local historian named Brooks Betz noted that many people moved to Bernards Township to work at or support the Lyons VA. This helped the area's population grow a lot.
