Neshanic is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP)[4] located within Hillsborough Township, in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is located near the South Branch Raritan River. The Neshanic Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Neshanic, New Jersey | |
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 Neshanic along Amwell Road (CR 514) | |
  Neshanic Location in Somerset County  Neshanic Location in New Jersey  Neshanic Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 40°29′52″N 74°43′12″W / 40.49778°N 74.72000°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Somerset |
| Township | Hillsborough |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.60 sq mi (9.33 km2) |
| • Land | 3.57 sq mi (9.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 854 |
| • Density | 239.22/sq mi (92.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| FIPS code | 34-50040[3] |
History
editThe name comes from a tribe of the Raritan tribe of Lenape Native Americans who lived along the river. Community life for the Dutch farmers who settled there began around 1750 and centered on a church, a school, a grist mill and a tavern owned by John Bennett, which historians say was most instrumental in forming the village. The first mill was built by Bergen Huff around 1770 and there was also a tannery which supplied leather to the people of the village as well as to the nearby town of New Brunswick. At one time the area surrounding the Shirk farm and extending along the Sourland Mountains was the largest peach producing region in the State.
Historic district
editNeshanic Historic District | |
 Neshanic Reformed Church | |
| Location | Amwell and Zion Roads |
|---|---|
| Area | 107 acres (43 ha) |
| Built | 1750 |
| Architectural style | Classical/Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001519[5] |
| NJRHP No. | 2523[6] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | August 1, 1979 |
| Designated NJRHP | October 10, 1978 |
The Neshanic Historic District is a historic district encompassing the village. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 1, 1979 for its significance in settlement and religion. It includes 23 contributing buildings.[7]
Demographics
editAs of the 2020 United States census, the population was 854.[2]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 854 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] 2020[2] | |||
Points of interest
editNearby Neshanic Mills was added to the NRHP in 1978. The original Mill was built in 1810 and the later rebuilt by Andrew Lane in 1876. It is also known as the Amerman Mill. It operated until the late 1940s and is now a private residence.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ a b c Census Data Explorer: Neshanic CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 15, 2023.
- ^ Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 9, 2023.
- ^ State of New Jersey Census Designated Places - BVP20 - Data as of January 1, 2020, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 1, 2022.
- ^ "National Register Information System – (#79001519)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Somerset County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. September 30, 2020. p. 8.
- ^ February 1975, Wayne T. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Neshanic Historic District". National Park Service.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) With accompanying 20 photos - ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
External links
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