Morgan, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Morgan, New Jersey
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 Morgan, New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Borough | Sayreville |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 878475 |
Morgan is a neighborhood located in Sayreville, which is part of Middlesex County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. This area was named after Charles Morgan III. He bought the land a long time ago, on May 7, 1710.
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Discovering Morgan, New Jersey
Morgan is a friendly community within the larger town of Sayreville. It's a place with its own unique story and important features. People who live here enjoy being part of a quiet neighborhood.
A Look at Morgan's History
Morgan has been around for a long time. Its name comes from a person named Charles Morgan III. He was the one who first bought this land way back in 1710. Imagine how different the area must have looked back then!
The Morgan Drawbridge
An important part of Morgan is the Morgan Draw. This is a special bridge that was built in 1912. It crosses over the Cheesequake Creek. This bridge is very useful because it helps trains travel along the North Jersey Coast Line. It can open up to let boats pass through the creek.
A Big Event in 1918
In 1918, near the end of World War I, something big happened in Morgan. A plant that made things for the war had an accident. This event caused a lot of damage to the neighborhood. But the community worked together to rebuild and recover.
Exploring Morgan Heights
Within Morgan, there is another small area called Morgan Heights. This neighborhood is located on a "bluff." A bluff is like a small cliff or a raised area of land. Living on a bluff often means you get nice views of the surrounding area.
