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Windsor, New Jersey
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Sign posted at the corner of Main and Church Streets in Windsor
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 Windsor, New Jersey
Location in Mercer County, New Jersey
Windsor, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Windsor, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Mercer |
| Township | Robbinsville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.99 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 330 |
| • Density | 287.0/sq mi (110.8/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
08561
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| FIPS code | 34-81620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0881881 |
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Windsor Historic District
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| Location | Robbinsville Township, Mercer County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey |
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| NRHP reference No. | 88001710 |
| Added to NRHP | April 10, 1992 |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 226 | — | |
| 2020 | 330 | 46.0% | |
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Windsor is a small, historic community in New Jersey. It is located in Robbinsville Township, which used to be called Washington Township until 2007. Windsor is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for counting people, even though it's not an official town or city.
The community has its own ZIP Code, 08561. In 2020, about 330 people lived in Windsor. This was a good increase from the 226 people counted in 2010. Windsor covers about 570 acres. In 1992, this special community was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized for its important history.
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The History of Windsor, New Jersey
How Windsor Got Its Start
In the 1600s, the area around Windsor was mostly wild land. There were several camps of Native American people living there.
Windsor was officially started in 1818. It was first called Centerville. This name was chosen because it was thought to be the geographical center of the state. Before that, the heavily wooded areas nearby were known as Magrilla. No one is quite sure where that name came from.
Travel and Growth in Early Windsor
In 1814, a new road called the Bordentown and South Amboy stagecoach turnpike was finished. A man named William McKnight built a tavern at a key intersection. This turnpike was a major route between New York City and Philadelphia. It was a much better path than the older Old York Road. The Old York Road was originally a Native American trail.
By 1816, the main part of this stagecoach route ran along what is now Main Street in Windsor. Then, in late 1831, the Camden and Amboy Railroad was built right through Centerville. This made the village a popular stop for people traveling by train. It also became a busy center for the many farms and mills nearby. These businesses helped feed and supply the growing population.
Centerville quickly grew into the largest village between Yardville and Hightstown. To avoid confusion with another Centerville post office in Hunterdon County, the village was renamed "Windsor" in 1846.
Changes in Township Names
Windsor used to be part of a larger area called Windsor Township. But in 1797, Windsor Township was split into two new townships: East Windsor and West Windsor. The community of Windsor ended up in East Windsor.
Later, in 1860, East Windsor was also divided. The southern part, which included Windsor, became Washington Township. This township is known today as Robbinsville Township.
People from Windsor
Many interesting people have lived in Windsor or have strong connections to the community.
- Elijah C. Hutchinson (1855–1932) was a politician. He represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives from 1915 to 1923.
