Alexandria Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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Alexandria Township, New Jersey
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Alexandria Township Historical Museum
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Location of Alexandria Township in Hunterdon County highlighted in yellow (right). Inset map: Location of Hunterdon County in New Jersey highlighted in black (left).
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Census Bureau map of Alexandria Township, New Jersey
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 Alexandria Township, New Jersey
Location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Alexandria Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Alexandria Township, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County | Hunterdon | |
| Royal charter | March 5, 1765 | |
| Incorporated | February 21, 1798 | |
| Named for | James Alexander | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 27.75 sq mi (71.87 km2) | |
| • Land | 27.53 sq mi (71.31 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) 0.79% | |
| Area rank | 98th of 565 in state 9th of 26 in county |
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| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,809 | |
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4,817 | |
| • Rank | 385th of 565 in state 9th of 26 in county |
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| • Density | 174.7/sq mi (67.5/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 513th of 565 in state 21st of 26 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
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| Area code(s) | 908 | |
| FIPS code | 3401900550 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882186 | |
Alexandria Township is a community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. In 2020, about 4,809 people lived here.
The township was officially created on March 5, 1765. It became one of New Jersey's first 104 townships on February 21, 1798. Over time, some parts of Alexandria Township were used to form other towns. These include Frenchtown, Holland Township, and Milford.
Alexandria Township was named after James Alexander. He was a surveyor and a lawyer. He bought a large amount of land in the area in 1744.
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Geography
Alexandria Township covers about 27.75 square miles (71.87 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Communities in Alexandria Township
Several smaller communities and places are found within the township. These include Everittstown, Little York, Mount Pleasant, and Mount Salem. Pittstown is another community that is partly in Alexandria Township.
Neighboring Towns and States
Alexandria Township shares borders with several other towns in Hunterdon County. These include Bethlehem Township, Franklin Township, Frenchtown, Holland Township, Kingwood Township, Milford, and Union Township.
The township also borders two townships in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. These are Bridgeton Township and Tinicum Township. The Delaware River forms the border with Pennsylvania.
Population Over Time
The population of Alexandria Township has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived here:
- 1790: 1,503 people
- 1850: 3,811 people
- 1900: 1,045 people
- 1950: 1,369 people
- 2000: 4,698 people
- 2010: 4,938 people
- 2020: 4,809 people
Sometimes, the population dropped because parts of the township became new towns.
Education
Students in Alexandria Township attend schools in two different districts.
Alexandria Township School District
This district serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. There is one school in the district. In the 2023–24 school year, about 428 students were enrolled. There was about one teacher for every nine students.
Delaware Valley Regional High School District
After eighth grade, students go to Delaware Valley Regional High School. This high school also serves students from Frenchtown, Holland Township, Kingwood Township, and Milford. In the 2023–24 school year, about 692 students attended the high school.
Supporting Education
The Alexandria Township Education Foundation helps the local schools. This group raises money to support extra programs. They aim to make the schools even better for students.
Vocational School Options
Older students in Hunterdon County can also apply to the Hunterdon County Vocational School District. This district offers special programs for careers and technical skills. Students can learn trades and other job-ready skills.
Transportation
Alexandria Township has a small airport called Alexandria Field Airport. It is a private airport used for general aviation.
Roads
The township has many miles of roads. Most of these roads are maintained by the local government. Some larger roads are maintained by Hunterdon County.
Important county roads that pass through Alexandria Township include County Route 513 and CR 519. CR 579 runs along the northeast edge of the township.
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The closest major highway is Interstate 78. You can reach it from nearby Union and Franklin Townships.
Wineries
Alexandria Township is home to several vineyards and wineries. These include:
- Beneduce Vineyards
- Mount Salem Vineyards
- Van Houten Vineyards
Notable people
Here are some well-known people who have lived in or are connected to Alexandria Township:
- Mary DeChambres: A film and television editor.
- Carla Katz (born 1959): A leader in labor unions.
- Frank Muehlheuser (1926–2006): An American football player who played in the NFL.
- Jayson Williams (born 1968): A former NBA basketball player. He once owned a large home in the township.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Alexandria (Nueva Jersey) para niños
