Three Bridges, New Jersey facts for kids
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Three Bridges, New Jersey
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The center of Three Bridges, seen from the Norfolk Southern Railway's Lehigh Line (former Lehigh Valley Railroad main line) tracks in August 2014
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 Three Bridges, New Jersey
Location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Three Bridges, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Three Bridges, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County |  Hunterdon |
| Township | Readington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 321 |
| • Density | 611.43/sq mi (235.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern) |
| FIPS code | 34-72870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 881171 |
Three Bridges is a small community in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It is located along the South Branch Raritan River. The name "Three Bridges" comes from the three original bridges that once crossed the river here.
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History of Three Bridges
Early Land Owners
In the past, farmers John Vlerebone and Harriet Foster Cline owned land in the Three Bridges area. They sold some of their land to the Central Railroad of New Jersey. This land was used for the South Branch Line, which later became part of the Black River and Western Railroad. After 1864, Vlerebone and Kline divided their land along Old York Road into smaller plots.
The Railroad's Arrival
In 1875, the Lehigh Valley Railroad built a major railway line through Three Bridges. This line, now owned by Norfolk Southern Railway, is still active today. In its busiest times, many trains stopped in the village. These trains carried farm products and passengers every day.
Three Bridges Today
Over time, many businesses and passenger train services left the village. However, Three Bridges still has important services. Today, you can find a post office, a bank, and a branch of the Hunterdon County Library System here. There are also a few other local businesses.
Population Facts
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2020 United States Census, 321 people live in Three Bridges. This information helps us understand the size of the community.
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| 2020 | 321 | — | |
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