West Portal, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Portal, New Jersey
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The old town hall, West Portal in 2016
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 West Portal, New Jersey
Location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
West Portal, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
West Portal, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| Township | Bethlehem |
| Elevation | 133 m (436 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 881725 |
West Portal is a small, quiet community located in Bethlehem Township, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a recognized place, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a town or city. It's part of a larger township.
Where is West Portal?
West Portal is found where two roads meet: Route 173 and County Route 643. It's about 5 miles (8.2 km) southwest of a town called Hampton.
Trains and Tunnels
A very important railway line, called the Lehigh Line, runs right through West Portal. This railway used to be part of the Lehigh Valley Railroad.
One of the most interesting things about West Portal is that it's home to the north entrance of the Pattenburg Tunnel. This tunnel is a big underground passage that goes right underneath Musconetcong Mountain. It's a key part of the railway system in the area.
