Randolphville, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Randolphville, New Jersey
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Ephraim Fitz-Randolph House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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 Randolphville, New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Randolphville, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Randolphville, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Township | Piscataway |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 882986 |
Randolphville is a small place in New Jersey. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's part of a bigger town, Piscataway, but it doesn't have its own separate local government. It's located in Middlesex County. One cool thing about Randolphville is its old bridge. The Randolphville Bridge was built way back in 1939.
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Exploring Randolphville's Past
Randolphville has a cool history. It's named after the Randolph family. They were some of the first people to settle here.
The Randolph Family's Home
A very important building in Randolphville is the Ephraim Fitz-Randolph House. The Randolph family built this house in 1825. That's almost 200 years ago! It's a really old and special building. The house is so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's officially recognized as a place that's important to the history of the United States.
The Historic Randolphville Bridge
Another important part of Randolphville's history is the Randolphville Bridge. This bridge was built in 1939. Bridges are important because they help people travel and connect different areas. This old bridge is a landmark in the community. It shows how people used to build things a long time ago.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
You might be wondering what an unincorporated community is. It's a place that doesn't have its own separate government. Instead, it's part of a larger town or township. For Randolphville, that larger town is Piscataway. This means that services like police, fire, and schools are managed by the Piscataway township government. It's like being part of a big team!
