Neshanic, New Jersey facts for kids
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Neshanic, New Jersey
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Neshanic along Amwell Road (CR 514)
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 Neshanic, New Jersey
Location in Somerset County, New Jersey
Neshanic, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Neshanic, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Somerset |
| Township | Hillsborough |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.60 sq mi (9.33 km2) |
| • Land | 3.57 sq mi (9.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 854 |
| • Density | 239.22/sq mi (92.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| FIPS code | 34-50040 |
Neshanic is a small community in Hillsborough Township, Somerset County, in the state of New Jersey. It's not a separate town but a special area recognized by the government. You can find it close to the South Branch Raritan River. A special part of Neshanic, called the Neshanic Historic District, was added to a list of important places in 1979.
History of Neshanic
The name "Neshanic" comes from the Lenape Native Americans. A group of them, called the Raritan tribe, used to live along the river here.
Around 1750, Dutch farmers started to settle in the area. Their community life grew around a church, a school, and a grist mill. A grist mill is a place where grain is ground into flour.
There was also a tavern owned by John Bennett. Historians say this tavern was very important in helping the village grow. The first mill was built by Bergen Huff around 1770.
Neshanic also had a tannery. A tannery is a place where animal skins are turned into leather. This tannery supplied leather to people in the village and to the nearby town of New Brunswick.
At one time, the area around the Shirk farm was famous for growing peaches. It was the biggest peach-producing region in New Jersey!
Neshanic Historic District
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Neshanic Historic District
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Neshanic Reformed Church
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| Location | Amwell and Zion Roads |
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| Area | 107 acres (43 ha) |
| Built | 1750 |
| Architectural style | Classical/Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001519 |
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| Added to NRHP | August 1, 1979 |
The Neshanic Historic District is a special area that protects old buildings and places. It includes the village of Neshanic. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 1, 1979. It's important because of its history in settlement and religion. The district includes 23 buildings that help tell the story of the past.
Population of Neshanic
As of the 2020 United States census, the population of Neshanic was 854 people.
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| 2020 | 854 | — | |
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Cool Places to See
Near Neshanic, you can find Neshanic Mills. This old mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The first mill was built in 1810. It was later rebuilt by Andrew Lane in 1876. It is also known as the Amerman Mill. The mill worked until the late 1940s. Today, it is a private home.
