Robbinsville Township, New Jersey facts for kids

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Township
Lakeside view of Robbinsville
Logo of Robbinsville
Motto(s):  Be at the Center of it All
Location of Robbinsville Township in Mercer County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Mercer County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (left).
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Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Mercer
Incorporated	March 15, 1859, as Washington Township
Renamed	January 1, 2008, as Robbinsville Township
Named for	George R. Robbins
Government
• Type	Faulkner Act (mayor–council)
• Body	Township Council
Area
• Total	20.58 sq mi (53.30 km2)
• Land	20.44 sq mi (52.94 km2)
• Water	0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2)  0.68%
Area rank	139th of 565 in state 5th of 12 in county
Elevation	121 ft (37 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	15,476
• Estimate  (2023)	15,361
• Rank	168th of 565 in state 9th of 12 in county
• Density	757.1/sq mi (292.3/km2)
• Density rank	413th of 565 in state 11th of 12 in county
Time zone	UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code	08691
Area code(s)	609
FIPS code	3402163850
GNIS feature ID	0882122

Robbinsville Township is a community in Mercer County, New Jersey. It is called a township, which is a type of local government area. Robbinsville is located between the big cities of New York and Philadelphia. In 2020, about 15,476 people lived here, which was the highest number ever. The township's motto is Be at the Center of it All, because of its central location in New Jersey.

The township was first created in 1859 as Washington Township. It changed its name to Robbinsville in 2008. The new name came from a smaller area within the township, which was named after a politician named George R. Robbins.

Robbinsville is famous for its amazing Little League Softball team. They reached the World Series four times in seven years! It is also home to the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham. This is one of the largest Hindu temples in the world.

Exploring Robbinsville's Location and Size

Robbinsville Township covers about 20.58 square miles (53.30 km²). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water. It is located where two major regions meet: the Delaware Valley and the Raritan Valley.

Neighboring Towns and Communities

Robbinsville shares its borders with several other towns. In Mercer County, it borders East Windsor, Hamilton Township, and West Windsor Township. In Monmouth County, it borders Allentown, Millstone Township, and Upper Freehold Township.

Inside Robbinsville Township, you can find smaller communities and places. These include Allens Station, Carsons Mills, Hillside Terrace, Meadows Terrace, New Canton, New Sharon, Pages Corners, Robbinsville Center, and Windsor.

A Brief Look at Robbinsville's History

Robbinsville Township was first formed on March 15, 1859. It was originally called Washington Township, named after George Washington. It was created from parts of East Windsor.

In 2007, people living in the township voted to change its name. They wanted to avoid confusion because there were five other places in New Jersey also called Washington Township. So, on January 1, 2008, the name officially became Robbinsville. This new name honors George R. Robbins. He was a politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1855 to 1859. He also lived in the area.

Education and Schools in Robbinsville

Robbinsville High School, located along Robbinsville Edinburg Road.

The Robbinsville Public School District serves students from kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. The district has three schools. In the 2022–23 school year, about 3,073 students attended these schools.

The schools are:

• Sharon Elementary School (PreK-4)
• Pond Road Middle School (grades 5–8)
• Robbinsville High School (grades 9–12)

Before 2006, high school students from Robbinsville went to Lawrence High School. But now, Robbinsville has its own high school. The first class graduated from Robbinsville High School in June 2008.

Students in eighth grade from all over Mercer County can also apply to special high school programs. These are offered by the Mercer County Technical Schools. They provide career and technical education in areas like Health Sciences, STEM, and Culinary Arts.

Growth and Development in Robbinsville

Robbinsville Town Center is a modern area with homes and businesses. It includes about 1,000 homes, like condos, townhouses, and single-family houses. There are also shops and offices.

The township is also home to many large warehouses. These warehouses are used by different companies to store and distribute their products. Some well-known companies with distribution centers here include Scholastic Books and Amazon.com. The Robbinsville Field House is a big gym located near these warehouses.

Getting Around Robbinsville: Transportation

Robbinsville has many roads and highways that help people travel.

View northward of 14 lanes at Exit 7A of the New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95) as seen from the Interstate 195 (Central Jersey Expressway) overpass

The east-west Interstate 195 (Central Jersey Expressway) is the largest highway providing access to local roads in Robbinsville.

Major Roads and Highways

Four main routes pass through the township:

• The New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95)
• Interstate 195 (also called the Central Jersey Expressway)
• U.S. Route 130
• Route 33

Interstate 195 is an important road that connects Trenton to Robbinsville. It also leads to the Garden State Parkway, which can take you to the Jersey Shore. This highway also provides access to Six Flags Great Adventure.

Public Transport and Airport

NJ Transit offers bus service to and from Trenton on the 606 route.

Robbinsville Township also has its own airport, called Trenton-Robbinsville Airport (N87). It is a general aviation airport, meaning it's used for smaller planes.

Sports Achievements in Robbinsville

Robbinsville Township is very proud of its Little League Softball team. They are known nationwide for their success. The team reached the Little League Softball World Series four times between 2008 and 2014. This is a unique achievement for any program in the country.

In 2014, the team won the championship! They had an amazing season, winning 22 games and losing none. They won the final game 4–1 against Bossier City, Louisiana. ESPN even featured the team, calling Robbinsville "arguably the biggest hotbed of girls' softball players in the country."

Places to Visit in Robbinsville

Robbinsville offers a few interesting places to visit.

Wineries

• Working Dog Winery

Restaurants

• Papa's Tomato Pies
• De Lorenzo's Tomato Pies

Religious Institutions

Swaminarayan Akshardham is a huge Hindu temple that opened in 2023. It was built by 12,500 volunteers on a 180-acre site. The temple's spire reaches 191 feet high. It is the largest Hindu temple outside of Asia.

Climate and Nature in Robbinsville

Robbinsville Township has a climate with hot summers. This is known as a humid continental climate. The area also has natural vegetation, mainly Appalachian Oak trees, forming an Eastern Hardwood Forest.

Famous People from Robbinsville Township

Many interesting people have connections to Robbinsville Township.

• Ross Colton (born 1996), a professional hockey player for the Colorado Avalanche. He scored a key goal to win the 2021 Stanley Cup Finals.
• John Friedberg (born 1961), an Olympic fencer who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics.
• Samantha Josephson (1997–2019), a college student whose story led to a new safety law called Sami’s Law.
• Robert "Bobby" Smith (born 1951), a retired U.S. soccer defender and Hall of Fame member. He owns a soccer academy in Robbinsville.
• Caedan Wallace (born 2000), an NFL offensive tackle for the New England Patriots.

Images for kids

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  Robbinsville Town Center along Route 33.

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  Sign posted at the corner of Main and Church Streets in the historic village of Windsor.