Warrington, New Jersey facts for kids
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Warrington, New Jersey
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Warrington Stone Bridge over the Paulins Kill
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 Warrington, New Jersey
Location in Warren County, New Jersey
Warrington, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Warrington, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Warren |
| Township | Knowlton |
| Elevation | 107 m (351 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 881548 |
Warrington is a small community in New Jersey, United States. It is found within Knowlton Township in Warren County. This area is not officially a town or city, but rather an "unincorporated community."
Warrington is located right next to the Paulins Kill river. It is about 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of where the Paulins Kill flows into the larger Delaware River.
History of Warrington
Warrington has a long history and was once known by other names. People used to call it "Kill Mills" or "Knowlton Mills." In 1882, it was a busy little place with about 50 people living there.
Early Businesses
In the past, Warrington had several important businesses. There was a blacksmith shop, where people could get metal items made or repaired. There was also a public house, which was like a hotel or inn, known as "Leida's Hotel" or "Foster's Hotel." By 1890, Warrington also had a grist mill. A grist mill is a place where grain is ground into flour. However, by 1911, these early businesses were no longer operating.
Railroad Connections
A railroad line once ran through Warrington. This was part of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. Today, this railroad line is no longer used.
The Warrington Stone Bridge
One of the most famous landmarks near Warrington is the Warrington Stone Bridge. This bridge is located just north of the community. It was built around 1860. The Warrington Stone Bridge is special because it is still the largest stone arch roadway bridge in all of New Jersey! It is so important that it is listed on both the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places. These lists recognize places that are important to history and should be protected.
