Mendham Borough, New Jersey facts for kids
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Mendham Borough, New Jersey
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Historic Thompson House c. 1970
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Location of Mendham Borough in Morris County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Morris County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (left).
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Census Bureau map of Mendham Borough, New Jersey
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 Mendham Borough, New Jersey
Location in Morris County, New Jersey
Mendham Borough, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Mendham Borough, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County |  Morris |
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| Incorporated | May 15, 1906 | |
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| • Type | Borough | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.98 sq mi (15.49 km2) | |
| • Land | 5.93 sq mi (15.36 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) 0.84% | |
| Area rank | 257th of 565 in state 23rd of 39 in county |
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| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,981 | |
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4,970 | |
| • Rank | 375th of 565 in state 31st of 39 in county |
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| • Density | 839.9/sq mi (324.3/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 403rd of 565 in state 30th of 39 in county |
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| • Median income | $212,550 (±36,738) (2022) | |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
07945
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| Area code(s) | 908 and 973 | |
| FIPS code | 34-45330 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885296 | |
Mendham Borough is a small town, called a borough, in southwestern Morris County, New Jersey. In 2020, about 4,981 people lived here. This number has stayed about the same since 2010.
Mendham Borough is part of the New York metropolitan area. The North Branch of the Raritan River starts here and flows southwest. The borough is known for its pretty country homes and historic downtown area.
The Mendham Historic District is a special area listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it has important old buildings. One famous spot is the Phoenix House, which is now the town's main office. Another is the Black Horse Inn Tavern & Pub, which has been open since 1742! It's New Jersey's oldest restaurant that's still running.
New Jersey Monthly magazine once said Mendham Borough was the best place to live in New Jersey in 2013. Forbes magazine also listed Mendham among the most expensive places to live in the U.S. in 2006 and 2012. This shows it's a wealthy community.
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History of Mendham Borough
Mendham Borough became its own town on May 15, 1906. Before that, it was part of Mendham Township. The people in the borough wanted things like sidewalks and street lights. But the people in the more rural township didn't want to pay for them. So, they decided to split into two separate areas.
This split helped create other new towns in the Somerset Hills region.
The Phoenix House, a historic building, was bought in 1919 by Arthur Whitney. He gave it to the borough in 1938 to be used as the town hall.
What's in a Name?
The name "Mendham" might come from a town in England called Mendham, Suffolk. Or, it could come from a Native American word, mendom, which means "raspberry." Some people also think it might be named after an Earl of Mendham.
Mendham's Historic District
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Mendham Historic District
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Halstead Street and Country Lane on West / East Main Street, Mountain Avenue, Hilltop Road and Prospect Street |
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| Area | 153 acres (62 ha) |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/Craftsman, Late Victorian, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 85000865 (original) 14000932 (increase) |
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| Added to NRHP | April 18, 1985 |
| Boundary increase | November 19, 2014 |
The Mendham Historic District is a special area that is about 153-acre (62 ha) big. It's located along Route 24, which is also called Main Street in Mendham. This road is over 200 years old! It has been known by different names over time, like the Washington Turnpike.
The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It's important for its history in farming, business, and architecture from 1750 to 1924. The district has 140 buildings that are part of its history. Since 1999, Mendham Borough has had rules to help protect and keep the historic look of this area.
The National Park Service says that the Mendham Historic District shows the history of the village. It includes religious buildings, homes, and businesses that give Mendham its special village feel.
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The Black Horse Tavern & Pub
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Hilltop Presbyterian Church
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Morris County Heritage Commission sign for the Hilltop Church
Geography and Nature
Mendham Borough covers about 5.98 square miles (15.49 km2). Most of this is land, with a small amount of water.
The borough is located at the northern end of the Somerset Hills. It is completely surrounded by the larger Mendham Township. To the south, it borders Bernardsville in Somerset County.
An unnamed pond in Mendham Borough is where the Passaic River begins. The North Branch Raritan River also starts in the borough.
People and Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,129 | — | |
| 1920 | 969 | −14.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,278 | 31.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,343 | 5.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,724 | 28.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,371 | 37.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,729 | 57.3% | |
| 1980 | 4,899 | 31.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,890 | −0.2% | |
| 2000 | 5,097 | 4.2% | |
| 2010 | 4,981 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 4,981 | 0.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 4,970 | −0.2% | |
| Population sources: 1910–1920 1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, there were 4,981 people living in Mendham Borough. There were 1,722 households, and 1,326 families. The population density was about 837 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Mendham Borough were White (95.70%). There were also smaller numbers of Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 2.71% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 19.0% were 65 years or older. The average age was 45.1 years.
Mendham Borough is known for being a high-income community. In 2010, the average household income was about $119,787.
Parks and Fun Things to Do
Mendham is home to the Roxiticus Golf Club. This club has even been used for a qualifying round for the New Jersey Open Championship.
Schools in Mendham
Students in Mendham Borough go to public schools from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The Mendham Borough Schools district has two schools:
- Hilltop Elementary School (PreK-4)
- Mountain View Middle School (grades 5–8)
For high school, students attend West Morris Mendham High School. This school is located in Mendham Borough. It serves students from Mendham Borough, Chester Borough, Chester Township, and Mendham Township. This high school is part of the West Morris Regional High School District.
There are also private schools in Mendham:
- Saint Joseph School: A Catholic school for students in preschool through eighth grade. It was recognized as a "National Blue Ribbon School" in 2012.
- The Westmont Montessori School: This is the second-oldest Montessori school in New Jersey. It teaches children from 15 months to 6 years old.
Getting Around Mendham
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Mendham Borough has about 28.40 miles of roads. Most of these are maintained by the town itself.
No major highways like Interstates or U.S. routes go through Mendham. The main roads are County Route 510 and County Route 525.
Before 2010, there were public buses from NJ Transit that served Mendham. However, these services were stopped due to budget cuts.
Famous People from Mendham
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Mendham Borough:
- Jack Alexy (born 2003), a competitive swimmer.
- Neil Cavuto (born 1958), a TV host on Fox News.
- Abner Doubleday (1819–1893), a General during the American Civil War. There's a story (which is a myth) that he invented baseball.
- Maggie Doyne (born c. 1987), a kind person who started an orphanage and school in Nepal.
- William Hillcourt (1900-1992), a Danish man who started the first Boy Scouts of America Troop in Mendham in 1935.
- Rosie Napravnik (born 1988), a famous horse jockey.
Local Businesses
- Van Dessel Sports, a company that makes bicycles.
See also
In Spanish: Mendham (Nueva Jersey) para niños
