Snydertown, New Jersey facts for kids
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Snydertown, New Jersey
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Former grist mill on Snydertown Road
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 Snydertown, New Jersey
Location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Snydertown, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Snydertown, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| Township | East Amwell |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 880676 |
Snydertown is a small, unnamed community in East Amwell Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's part of the larger East Amwell Township.
This community is found on the southern side of Sourland Mountain. You can find it where Linvale Road and Snydertown Road meet. Long ago, a mill used to operate here, which was important for the local area.
Exploring Snydertown's Past
Snydertown is part of a special area called the New Market–Linvale–Snydertown Historic District. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. This means it's recognized as an important place in history.
Why is it Historic?
The area is important for several reasons:
- Architecture: It has interesting old buildings.
- Commerce: It shows how businesses used to work there.
- Settlement: It tells us about how people first settled and lived in the area.
- Community Development: It helps us understand how the community grew over time.
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