Peapack-Gladstone, New Jersey facts for kids

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Borough
Moses Craig Lime Kilns, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Location of Peapack-Gladstone in Somerset County highlighted in yellow (right). Inset map: Location of Somerset County in New Jersey highlighted in black (left).
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Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Somerset
Incorporated	April 23, 1912
Government
• Type	Borough
• Body	Borough Council
Area
• Total	5.80 sq mi (15.03 km2)
• Land	5.73 sq mi (14.85 km2)
• Water	0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2)  1.21%
Area rank	262nd of 565 in state 11th of 21 in county
Elevation	243 ft (74 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,558
• Estimate  (2023)	2,538
• Rank	466th of 565 in state 18th of 21 in county
• Density	446.2/sq mi (172.3/km2)
• Density rank	447th of 565 in state 19th of 21 in county
Time zone	UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Codes	07934 – Gladstone 07977 – Peapack
Area code(s)	908
FIPS code	3403557300
GNIS feature ID	0885345
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Peapack-Gladstone is a small town, also called a borough, in northern Somerset County, New Jersey. It's part of the New York metropolitan area, which means it's close to New York and Newark.

In 2020, about 2,558 people lived here. The borough was officially created on April 23, 1912.

Peapack has historic places like Natirar and the Moses Craig Lime Kilns. Gladstone is home to the Hamilton Farm Golf Club and the United States Equestrian Team. Gill St. Bernard's School, a private school for all ages, is also located here.

Gladstone has been recognized as one of the more expensive places to live in New Jersey. This is based on the average price of homes sold there.

History

How Peapack-Gladstone Started

In 1912, the communities of Peapack and Gladstone had different needs from the rest of Bedminster. They wanted modern services like electric lights, telephones, and fire hydrants. They didn't want to pay for rural roads in other parts of the township.

So, the people asked the state government to create their own borough. The government agreed, and Peapack-Gladstone officially became a borough on April 23, 1912.

Where the Names Come From

The name "Peapack" comes from an old Lenape Native American word, "Peapackton." It means "marriage of the waters," because two streams, the Peapack Brook and the Raritan River, meet in the area.

"Gladstone" was named after William Ewart Gladstone. He was a very important leader who served as the British Prime Minister many times between 1868 and 1894.

Natirar Estate

Natirar is a huge piece of land, about 404 acres, that spreads across Peapack-Gladstone and nearby towns. It used to belong to Hassan II of Morocco, who was the King of Morocco.

Now, Somerset County owns it, and the Somerset County Park Commission takes care of it. About 247 acres of Natirar are located right in Peapack-Gladstone.

Geography

Downtown Gladstone with Peapack in the distance.

Peapack-Gladstone covers about 5.80 square miles (15.03 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.

Some smaller areas and place names within the borough include Gladstone, Peapack, and Ravine Lake.

Peapack-Gladstone is surrounded by other towns. These include Bedminster to the southwest, Bernardsville to the east, and Far Hills to the southeast. It also borders Chester Township and Mendham Township.

Population and People

In 2010, there were 2,582 people living in Peapack-Gladstone. There were 887 households, with 676 of them being families.

About 26.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12% were 65 years or older. The average age in the borough was 42 years old.

Economy

The Peapack-Gladstone Bank was started on September 21, 1921. It was first called the Peapack-Gladstone Trust Company. This bank serves the local area and specializes in private banking.

Film and Television

Peapack-Gladstone has been a filming location for movies and TV shows.

In 1962, the Gladstone train station was used for the movie The Miracle Worker. The station was changed to look like "Boston" for the film. In the movie, Anne Bancroft's character, Annie Sullivan, gets on a train there to become Helen Keller's teacher.

The borough was also a main filming spot for the CBS soap opera Guiding Light. This was from 2007 until the show ended in 2009.

Sports

Horseback riding is very popular in the area. The United States Equestrian Team (USET) has its main home in Gladstone.

The Hamilton Farm Golf Club has hosted important golf tournaments. Since 2010, it has been the site of the Sybase Match Play Championship. This is a special golf event on the LPGA Tour.

The borough is also home to the Stronghold Soccer Club. They play their games at Mount St. John's.

Town Services

Emergency Services

The Peapack and Gladstone Police Department provides policing for the borough. They have a staff of nine officers and a Chief.

The Peapack and Gladstone Volunteer Fire Company has provided fire service since 1905. They are an all-volunteer group. They have different fire trucks for various emergencies.

The Peapack Gladstone First Aid Squad provides emergency medical services. They are a non-profit, all-volunteer group. They offer service 24 hours a day at no cost to people who need help.

For very serious accidents, special medical teams from nearby hospitals can help. Sometimes, a helicopter service called NorthSTAR is used to take people to a trauma center quickly.

Public Works

The Peapack-Gladstone Department of Public Works (DPW) takes care of the borough's buildings. They also handle snow removal and road maintenance.

Education

Students in Peapack-Gladstone attend public schools in the Somerset Hills Regional School District. This district also serves students from Bernardsville and Far Hills. Students from Bedminster also attend the high school.

The schools in the district are:

• Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School (PreK–4)
• Bernardsville Middle School (grades 5–8)
• Bernards High School (grades 9–12)

The district is managed by a board of education. This board has nine elected members, with two representing Peapack-Gladstone.

Gill St. Bernard's School is a private school in the area. It teaches students from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade.

Transportation

Roads and Highways

As of 2010, Peapack-Gladstone had about 25.45 miles of roads. Most of these roads are maintained by the borough itself.

U.S. Route 206 is the main highway that goes through the borough. It connects to places north and south. Other important roads include County Route 512. Larger highways like Interstate 287 and Interstate 78 are nearby in Bedminster.

Public Transportation

Gladstone NJT terminus

NJ Transit provides train service from the Gladstone station. This station is the end of the Gladstone Branch train line. Many people use this train to travel to Hoboken and New York Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan.

The town of Peapack also has its own train station, about 1 mile before the Gladstone terminus.

Notable People

Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Peapack-Gladstone, including:

• Charles E. Apgar (1865–1950), an amateur radio operator known for recording German radio messages during World War I.
• Susane Colasanti (born 1973), an author who writes realistic novels for teenagers.
• Meg Donnelly (born 2000), an actress who has been in TV shows and Disney Channel movies like Zombies.
• Louise Fatio (1904–1993), a writer of children's books, famous for The Happy Lion.
• Jason Gore (born 1974), a professional golfer.
• Hassan II of Morocco (1929–1999), the former King of Morocco.
• Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (1929–1994), a former First Lady of the United States.

See also

In Spanish: Peapack-Gladstone para niños