Murray Hill, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Murray Hill, New Jersey
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Bell Labs in Murray Hill
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 Murray Hill, New Jersey
Location in Union County, New Jersey
Murray Hill, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Murray Hill, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Union |
| Borough | Berkeley Heights / New Providence |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| ZIP Code |
07974
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| GNIS feature ID | 0878664 |
Murray Hill is a small community located in New Jersey, a state in the United States. It's not a separate town but is part of two nearby places: Berkeley Heights and New Providence. Both of these are in Union County.
This area is famous for being the main home of Bell Labs. This important research center moved to Murray Hill in 1941 from New York City. A very important invention, the first working transistor, was shown here in 1947. The transistor changed the world of electronics!
Murray Hill shares its ZIP Code (07974) with the nearby town of New Providence.
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How Murray Hill Got Its Name
Murray Hill was named by a man named Carl H. Schultz. He owned a business that made mineral water in Manhattan, New York City. In the 1880s, Mr. Schultz bought a large piece of land in this area of New Jersey.
He built a home for his family there. He also gave some land to be used for a train station. He had one condition: the area had to be called "Murray Hill" after the neighborhood in Manhattan where his business was.
What Businesses Are in Murray Hill?
Murray Hill is home to some important companies and organizations. These businesses help the economy of the area.
- Bell Labs: This is a world-famous research center. Scientists and engineers here have done amazing work. Their discoveries have even won nine Nobel Prizes!
- C. R. Bard: This company makes special equipment used in hospitals and for surgeries.
- The Linde Group: This company, once known as The BOC Group, has its United States headquarters here. It is the largest company in the world that makes industrial gases.
Getting Around Murray Hill
You can travel to Murray Hill using public transportation.
- Train: The New Jersey Transit train line, called the Gladstone Branch, stops at the Murray Hill station. You can also get off at the Summit station, which is nearby.
- Bus: If you are going to Bell Labs, there is a special bus route, the 986 bus. It helps people travel between the train station and the Bell Labs facility.
See also
In Spanish: Murray Hill (Nueva Jersey) para niños
