Newfoundland, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Newfoundland, New Jersey
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The Newfoundland Train Station was used in the filming of The Station Agent in 2003.
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 Newfoundland, New Jersey
Location in Passaic County, New Jersey
Newfoundland, New Jersey
Location in Morris County, New Jersey
Newfoundland, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Newfoundland, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Passaic and Morris |
| Township | West Milford and Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.01 sq mi (18.16 km2) |
| • Land | 6.52 sq mi (16.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,145 |
| • Density | 175.6/sq mi (67.8/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
07435
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| Area code(s) | 973 |
| FIPS code | 34-51420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0878781 |
Newfoundland (/njuːˈfaʊndlənd/) is a small community in New Jersey, USA. It's a special kind of place called an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for counting people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Newfoundland is split between two counties: Passaic County and Morris County.
You can find Newfoundland along Route 23. It is also the mailing address for Green Pond, which is a private lake in Rockaway Township. As of 2020, about 1,145 people live here.
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A Popular Resort Town
Newfoundland was once a very popular place for vacations. Around the early 1900s, many people visited its resort hotels. Hotels like Brown's Hotel and Idylease Inn welcomed guests who arrived by train.
The Railroad's Role
The New Jersey Midland Railway built the Newfoundland train station in 1872. The New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway used to carry passengers here. Today, this railway still transports freight through the area.
Newfoundland in Film
In 2003, a movie called The Station Agent was filmed mostly in Newfoundland. The train station itself was a key part of the film.
Helping to End Food Waste
Newfoundland is home to an important program called AmpleHarvest.org. This program started in 2009. Its goal is to help end hunger and reduce food waste across the country.
How AmpleHarvest.org Works
The program helps millions of home gardeners. It allows them to donate extra food they grow to local food pantries. This idea grew from a local effort in Newfoundland. Gardeners in the community started donating food to pantries nearby.
Population in Newfoundland
According to the 2020 United States census, the population of Newfoundland was 1,145 people.
