Neshanic Station, New Jersey facts for kids
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Neshanic Station, New Jersey
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Neshanic United Methodist Church
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 Neshanic Station, New Jersey
Location in Somerset County, New Jersey
Neshanic Station, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Neshanic Station, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| Counties | Somerset, Hunterdon |
| Townships | Branchburg, Readington |
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| • Total | 9.50 sq mi (24.60 km2) |
| • Land | 9.38 sq mi (24.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
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| • Total | 5,224 |
| • Density | 557.0/sq mi (215.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| FIPS code | 34-50100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 878715 |
Neshanic Station is a small community in New Jersey, USA. It's known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for gathering population data, but it doesn't have its own local government like a town.
Neshanic Station is mostly located in Branchburg Township, Somerset County. A small part of it also extends into Readington Township, Hunterdon County. In 2016, most of the village was recognized as a special historic area called the Neshanic Station Historic District.
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Population of Neshanic Station
How many people live in Neshanic Station? According to the 2020 United States census, the population of Neshanic Station was 5,224 people.
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| 2020 | 5,224 | — | |
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History of Neshanic Station
The name "Neshanic" comes from an Algonquian word meaning "double stream." This name likely refers to the rivers or streams in the area.
Railroad Connections
Neshanic Station was once an important stop along the South Branch Railroad. This railroad later became part of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Even today, the Lehigh Line of Norfolk Southern Railway (which used to be the Lehigh Valley Railroad) still has tracks running north of the community.
Local Geography
The South Branch Raritan River flows just east of Neshanic Station. An interesting bridge, called the Elm Street Bridge, crosses this river. It's a special type of bridge known as a lenticular truss bridge. This bridge connects Elm Street (Somerset County Route 667) to River Road (CR 567).
Neshanic Station Historic District
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Neshanic Station Historic District
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John G. Schenck House, "Shadow Lawn"
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| Location | Maple Avenue, Fairview Drive; Elm, Olive, Pearl, Main, Marshall Streets; Woodfern Road |
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| Area | 112 acres (45 ha) |
| Architectural style | Italianate, Gothic Revival, Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 15001051 |
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| Added to NRHP | February 8, 2016 |
A historic district is an area with a collection of buildings, structures, or sites that are important to history. The Neshanic Station Historic District includes the village itself. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 8, 2016.
Why is it Historic?
The district is important because it shows how the community developed between 1857 and 1940. It includes 94 buildings and 5 other structures that help tell this story. These buildings often show architectural styles like Italianate, Gothic Revival, and Queen Anne.
Neshanic Station Photo Gallery
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District information sign
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A building in the Second Empire style
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A building in the Colonial Revival style
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Neshanic Station Lenticular Truss Bridge
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The Old Station Building
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The Library and former fire station
Points of Interest
One notable place in the area is Neshanic Mills. This mill is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It's one of the last remaining grist mills along the South Branch Raritan River. Grist mills were once very important for grinding grain into flour.
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Neshanic Mills at Neshanic Station
Notable People from Neshanic Station
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Neshanic Station:
- Frank Chapot (1932–2016): He was an Olympic silver medalist in equestrian sports, meaning he was a very skilled horse rider who competed in the Olympics.
- Anthony Gargiulo (born 1984): He played as a defensive end in the Canadian Football League for the Calgary Stampeders.
