Rosemont, Hunterdon County, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rosemont, New Jersey
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Center of Rosemont
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 Rosemont, New Jersey
Location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Rosemont, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Rosemont, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| Township | Delaware |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| ZIP code |
08556
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| Area code(s) | 908 |
| GNIS feature ID | 879825 |
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Rosemont Rural Agricultural District
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| NRHP reference No. | 10000354 |
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| Added to NRHP | June 18, 2010 |
Rosemont is a small community found in Delaware Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it does not have its own separate local government. Instead, it is part of the larger Delaware Township.
Rosemont has its own ZIP code, which is 08556. The community sits on top of a small hill. You can find its center along Kingwood Stockton Road, also known as County Route 519. This road crosses with Raven Rock Rosemont Road and Rosemont Ringoes Road (CR 604).
The area around Rosemont is mostly made up of farms and homes. This farmland is so special that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized for its important history and unique character. In the center of Rosemont, you will find houses, a post office, and an antique shop.
People from Rosemont
Many interesting people have lived in or been connected to Rosemont. Here are a few of them:
- Willard H. Allen (1893–1957) was a scientist who studied chickens and other birds. He worked for the New Jersey Department of Agriculture from 1938 to 1956. He helped farmers in New Jersey.
- George Newton Best (1846–1926) was an expert on mosses. He studied how to identify and classify different types of moss. He was also the second president of the Sullivant Moss Society, a group for people who study mosses.
