82-463: Florham Park is a borough in Morris County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 12,585, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 889 (+7.6%) from the 11,696 recorded at the 2010 census , which in turn reflected an increase of 2,839 (+32.1%) from the 8,857 counted in the 2000 census . Florham Park was incorporated as
164-486: A special charter ). The borough is the most common form of local government in New Jersey . In 2023 there were 253 boroughs in New Jersey. However, boroughs were not always so common. In 1875 only 17 boroughs had been created, all by special acts of the legislature. These original boroughs were subdivisions of townships, established by state charter; Elizabeth was the first, established by royal charter in 1740, within
246-822: A borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 9, 1899, from portions of Chatham Township . In 2012, Forbes.com listed Florham Park as 440th in its listing of "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes", with a median home price of $ 675,107. The National Football League 's New York Jets relocated their main headquarters in 2008 to the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center, located in Florham Park. The Jets relocated to Florham Park from their old facilities at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York . The team holds its day-to-day operations during
328-513: A classical Greek amphitheater built into a hillside, and the original dairy farm for the complex. Portions of the Fairleigh Dickinson University 's Florham Campus, also are located in Florham Park. As of May 2010, the borough had a total of 48.73 miles (78.42 km) of roadways, of which 37.56 miles (60.45 km) were maintained by the municipality, 8.01 miles (12.89 km) by Morris County and 3.16 miles (5.09 km) by
410-508: A combination of their first names, Florence and Hamilton. The second part to the name "Florham Park" received its name from a second mansion in town that was on about 1,000 acres (4.0 km) of land situated where the current Brooklake Country Club is located. Owned by Leslie Ward—one of the founders of the Prudential Insurance Company and the first vice president of the company—it was named "Brooklake Park", partially because of
492-426: A male householder with no wife present and 29.8% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.17. About 21.4% of the county's population was under age 18, 8.5% was from age 18 to 24, 35.9% was from age 15 to 44, and 17.5% was age 65 or older. The median age
574-454: A period, known as " boroughitis ", where large numbers of small boroughs were created. In 1894, the Legislature passed an act requiring each township to have a single school district. A wave of borough incorporations followed, as one part of several townships decided that it would prefer the cost of being a separate municipality to paying for the other schools. The Borough Act of 1897 amended
656-407: A population not exceeding 5,000, to establish itself as an independent borough through a petition and referendum process on a self-executing basis. As enacted, a borough would be governed by an elected mayor (serving a one-year term) and a six-member council (elected to staggered three-year terms). The mayor would preside at council meetings, but had no vote except to break ties. This system resulted in
738-560: A staggered basis, with either one or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. Actual day-to-day operation of departments is supervised by County Administrator Deena Leary. In 2016, freeholders were paid $ 24,375 and the freeholder director was paid an annual salary of $ 25,350. As of 2024 , Morris County's Commissioners are (with terms for director and deputy director ending every December 31): No Democrat has been elected to county-wide office since 1973;
820-422: A staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Florham Park, the most common system used in the state, is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body, with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by
902-511: A term expiring in December 2013. In April 2013, the council chose William Zuckerman from the list of three nominees to fill Mark Taylor's vacant council seat expiring in December 2016. Florham Park is located in the 11th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 26th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 11th congressional district is represented by Mikie Sherrill ( D , Montclair ). New Jersey
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#1732848420771984-418: A total of 9,734 registered voters in Florham Park, of which 2,926 (30.05%) were registered as Democrats , 3,791 (38.94%) were registered as Republicans and 3,017 (30.99%) were registered as Unaffiliated . In the 2020 presidential election , Republican Donald Trump received 50% of the vote (3,549 cast), slightly ahead of Democrat Joseph Biden with 49% (3,457 cast), and other candidates with 1% (67 votes). In
1066-551: A two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. As of 2024, the mayor of Florham Park is Republican Mark Taylor, serving a term of office ending on December 31, 2027. Members of the borough council are Scott Carpenter (R, 2024), Nicholas Cicarelli (R, 2025), Glen Johnstone (R, 2026), Charles J. Malone Jr. (R, 2026), Joshua I. Marchal (R, 2024) and Kristen Santoro (R, 2025). In May 2013,
1148-408: A weak mayor and the council performs most legislative and executive functions. This form of local government is used by 39% of the municipalities in New Jersey. There are a total of 253 boroughs in New Jersey, which include: Morris County, New Jersey Morris County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey , about 30 mi (48 km) west of New York City . According to
1230-532: A year returned it to the English. Relations with the Native Americans and English improved for a while. European settlements began in the early 18th century while the area was known as Hunterdon County. Native Americans were still in the area at that time. Land was purchased from the Native Americans for various things such as blankets, shirts, rum, guns, knives, pots and gunpowder. European colonization began along
1312-455: Is Morristown , in the southeast. The most populous place was Parsippany-Troy Hills Township , with 56,162 residents at the time of the 2020 census, while Rockaway Township covered 45.55 square miles (118.0 km ), the largest total area of any municipality. The county is part of the North Jersey region of the state. In 2015, the county had a per capita personal income of $ 86,582,
1394-571: Is about 160 feet (49 m) in elevation, at Two Bridges, the confluence of the Passaic and Pompton rivers. The county is drained by several rivers. The Rockaway River drains 125 square miles (320 km ), of the northern section of the county. The Whippany River drains 69 square miles (180 km ) of the middle of the county. The South Branch of the Raritan River and the Black River drain
1476-462: Is bordered to the south by Madison and Chatham Boroughs; to the north by Hanover and East Hanover Townships; to the west by Morris Township ; and on the east by the Passaic River where it borders Essex County communities Livingston and Millburn Townships. The 2010 United States census counted 11,696 people, 4,003 households, and 2,798 families in the borough. The population density
1558-1017: Is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of seven members who are elected at-large in partisan elections to three-year terms on a staggered basis, with either one or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. Actual day-to-day operation of departments is supervised by County Administrator Deena Leary. As of 2024, Morris County's Commissioners are: John Krickus (R, Chatham Township , 2024), Director Christine Myers (R, Harding , 2025), Douglas Cabana (R, Boonton Township , 2025), Thomas J. Mastrangelo (R, Montville , 2025), Deputy Director Stephen H. Shaw (R, Mountain Lakes , 2024), Deborah Smith (R, Denville , 2024) and Tayfun Selen (R, Chatham Township, 2026) The county's constitutional officers are: Clerk Ann F. Grossi (R, Parsippany–Troy Hills , 2028), Sheriff James M. Gannon (R, Boonton Township, 2025) and Surrogate Heather Darling (R, Roxbury , 2024). As of June 2024, there were
1640-545: Is represented by Thomas Kean Jr. ( R , Westfield ). For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 11th congressional district is represented by Mikie Sherrill ( D , Montclair ). The 39 municipalities of Morris County are represented by four legislative districts. Nancy Munoz (R) Mike Inganamort (R) Aura K. Dunn (R) Jay Webber (R) The Morris Automated Information Network, which supplies Internet service to area libraries, turned down $ 10,000 per year in federal funding, starting in 2004. Acceptance of
1722-640: Is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 26th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Joseph Pennacchio ( R , Rockaway Township ) and in the General Assembly by Brian Bergen (R, Denville Township ) and Jay Webber (R, Morris Plains ). Morris County
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#17328484207711804-537: The 2000 United States census there were 8,857 people, 3,239 households, and 2,474 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,191.3 inhabitants per square mile (460.0/km). There were 3,342 housing units at an average density of 449.5 per square mile (173.6/km). The racial makeup of the borough was 94.00% White , 0.99% African American , 0.01% Native American , 3.87% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 0.38% from other races , and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.15% of
1886-402: The 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 61.4% of the vote (3,382 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 37.8% (2,082 votes) and other candidates with 0.4% (28 votes), among the 5,509 ballots cast by the borough's 7,176 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 76.8. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 73.6% of
1968-421: The 2016 presidential election , Republican Donald Trump received 53.9% of the vote (3,175 cast), ahead of Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton with 43.2% (2,548 cast), and other candidates with 2.8% (170 votes). In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 59.8% of the vote (3,273 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 39.5% (2,165 votes), and other candidates with 0.7% (38 votes), among
2050-534: The 2020 census , the county was the state's tenth-most populous county , with a population of 509,285, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 17,009 (+3.5%) from the 2010 census count of 492,276, which in turn reflected an increase of 22,064 (+11.6%) from the 470,212 counted in the 2000 census , Morris County is part of the New York metropolitan area and is divided into 39 municipalities, with many commuter towns but no large cities. Its county seat
2132-638: The Boonton Reservoir , also known as the Jersey City Reservoir. Morris has a humid continental climate ( Dfa / Dfb ) and the hardiness zones are 6a and 6b. In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Morristown have ranged from a low of 18 to 23 °F (−8 to −5 °C) in January to a high of 83 to 85 °F (28 to 29 °C) in July, although a record low of −26 °F (−32 °C)
2214-695: The County Sheriff (elected for a three-year term). As of 2023 , they are: The County Prosecutor is Robert J. Carroll of Roseland , who was sworn into the position in October 2020 following the retirement of Frederic M. Knapp. Morris County is a part of Vicinage 10 of the New Jersey Superior Court (along with Sussex County ), which is seated at the Morris County Courthouse in Morristown ;
2296-545: The MCM8 route, which was suspended in 2010 after subsidies to the contract provider were eliminated as part of NJ Transit budget cuts. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Florham Park include: Borough (New Jersey) A borough (also spelled boro ), in the context of local government in the U.S. state of New Jersey , refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government (in addition to those established under
2378-478: The New Jersey Department of Transportation . New Jersey Route 24 is the most prominent highway directly serving Florham Park. There is one interchange partially within the borough, Exit 2 ( County Route 510 ), which also passes through the borough. NJ Transit provides bus service from the borough to Newark on the 70 and 73 routes, with local service on the 878 route. Service had been offered on
2460-472: The United States Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 7.48 square miles (19.36 km), including 7.31 square miles (18.93 km) of land and 0.17 square miles (0.43 km) of water (2.23%). Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within the borough include Columbia Ridge. The borough is located in southeastern Morris County and
2542-415: The 3,903 ballots cast by the borough's 7,118 registered voters, yielding a 54.8% turnout. The Florham Park School District serves public school students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade . As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 994 students and 92.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.8:1. The schools in
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2624-416: The 5,511 ballots cast by the borough's 7,810 registered voters (35 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 70.6%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 59.2% of the vote (3,384 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 39.7% (2,270 votes) and other candidates with 0.7% (39 votes), among the 5,716 ballots cast by the borough's 7,330 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.0%. In
2706-402: The 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. The mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on
2788-713: The Assignment Judge for Vicinage 10 is Stuart A. Minkowitz. Law enforcement at the county level is the Morris County Sheriff's Office. The Morris County Park Police was disbanded and merged into the Sheriff's Office on January 1, 2022. The County law enforcement organization includes the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. The 7th and 11th Congressional Districts cover the county. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 7th congressional district
2870-681: The Atlantic coast moving inland. The first European settlement in the area today known as Morris County occurred in Pompton Plains by the Dutch in 1695. From 1710 to 1730, various iron mines and forges were established. The first was in Whippany in 1710 and then in Succasunna in 1713. By 1750, nearly all Native Americans had left New Jersey. This was due to land purchases from the Native Americans, diseases that
2952-470: The Dutch for various goods. In return the Dutch gave the Native Americans metal pots, knives, guns, axes, and blankets. Trading with the Native Americans occurred until 1643 when a series of wars broke out between the Dutch and Native Americans. There were hostile relations between the Dutch and Native Americans between 1643 and 1660. This prevented colonization by the Dutch of the Morris County region which
3034-589: The Native Americans contracted from Europeans, and due to starvation from the Little Ice Age , during which Native American corn crops failed and rivers froze, preventing fishing. Snow storms sent game into semi-hibernation or made them difficult to find. Nut crops such as oak, hickory, beech, walnut, chestnut and butternut failed some years due to late frosts in spring. Many of the Morris County Native Americans went to eastern Canada and others went to
3116-523: The Ohio Valley. The Walking Purchase in September 1737, prevented Native Americans from going to eastern Pennsylvania. At that time, European settlement grew swiftly as there was now land to be farmed and settled. Morris County was originally part of Burlington County which had been established in 1694. It then became part of Hunterdon County, which separated from Burlington County in 1714. Morris County
3198-638: The Wisconsin glacier covered Morris County, the ice sheet was about 300 metres (980 ft) deep. Due to debris from the glacier, the lake was unable to drain through the Watchung Mountains near Short Hills . Instead, it drained through Moggy Hollow at the southwestern end of the lake. But when the glacier melted and receded to the New York State line, the lake drained though the Little Falls area, as this
3280-578: The area from the south. Around the year 1000, the area of Morris County was inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans prior to the arrival of European settlers. They came from the Mississippi River area. They lived along the rivers, hunted game, and fished in addition to collecting plants and nuts. Henry Hudson explored the Hudson River area in 1609, and later the Dutch did surveys of
3362-454: The area. From 1611 to 1614, the Dutch established the colony of New Netherland , which claimed territory between the 40th and 45th parallel north , a zone which included northern New Jersey. Dutch forts were established along the Hudson River beginning in 1613. As the years went by, more forts were established to trade with Native Americans. The Native Americans traded furs and food with
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3444-408: The average family size was 3.05. In the borough the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males. The median income for a household in the borough
3526-458: The beautiful lake that was on the property. Both of these families were supporters of many civic projects including the petitioning of the State of New Jersey to create their own municipality. After the legislature voted on March 9, 1899, the governor signed the bill on March 20, making Florham Park a borough. The new town was named after Florence and Hamilton Twombly's and Ward's estates. According to
3608-601: The borough council chose Council President Mark Taylor from a list of three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee to fill the vacant mayoral seat of R. Scott Eveland, who had resigned from office in March from a term expiring in December 2015. At the same meeting, the council selected Thomas Michalowski from the list of three candidates nominated to fill the vacant council seat of David Wikstrom, who had resigned in April from
3690-457: The century of the Borough's existence as a form of government. The 1987 Act allowed for the delegation of executive responsibility to an appointed administrator. Traditionally, voters elect a mayor and six council members at-large in a partisan election. Only two boroughs, Roselle and Roselle Park , have ward structures with councils having five ward members and one at-large. The borough system has
3772-514: The community was long recognized as a prime farming area. The area was known for the manufacture of quality brooms, which was the source of one of its town names, Broomtown. At various times during its history, the area was known as Hoppingtown, Broomtown, Columbia, Afton, and finally Florham Park. It was part of Hanover Township , then Chatham Township before being incorporated as Florham Park in 1899. Florence Adele Vanderbilt Twombly (1854–1952), granddaughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt , renowned as
3854-592: The constituent municipalities based on population, with Florham Park assigned three seats. Holy Family School is a Catholic school operated under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson . The school opened in 1954 with 173 students and reached a peak enrollment of 700 in the 1960s. Portions of the Saint Elizabeth University campus are in Florham Park, including the Villa of Saint Ann,
3936-572: The county as having the 16th-highest per capita income of all 3,113 counties in the United States (and the second highest in New Jersey) as of 2009. The county ranked third in the New York metropolitan area in terms of median income. In 2017, Morris County was ranked second among the state's 21 counties in healthiness, according to an annual report by County Health Rankings and Roadmaps. Morris County
4018-748: The county on a northeast–southwest axis. The fault separates the Highlands from the Piedmont, also known as the Newark Basin. This is an active fault . The last major earthquake occurred in 1884, with a strength measured at 5.3 on the Richter scale. Around 21,000 BCE., the Wisconsin Glacier covered about half of Morris County. The terminal moraine went from Hackettstown east to north of Budd Lake, east to Rockaway and Denville, then southeast to Morristown then south to
4100-494: The county. The population density was 1,069.8 per square mile (413.1/km ). There were 189,842 housing units at an average density of 412.5 per square mile (159.3/km ). The racial makeup was 82.61% (406,683) White , 3.12% (15,360) Black or African American , 0.16% (805) Native American , 8.95% (44,069) Asian , 0.02% (106) Pacific Islander , 3.03% (14,910) from other races , and 2.10% (10,343) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 11.47% (56,482) of
4182-660: The district (with 2018–19 school enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Briarwood Elementary School with 358 students in grades Pre-K–2, Brooklake Elementary School with 313 students in grades 3–5 and Ridgedale Middle School with 319 students in grades 6–8. Students in public school for ninth through twelfth grades are served by the Hanover Park Regional High School District , attending Hanover Park High School together with students from East Hanover Township , where
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#17328484207714264-559: The highest in New Jersey and ranked 24th of 3,113 counties in the United States. Morris County, as of the 2000 Census, was the sixth-wealthiest county in the United States by median household income at $ 77,340 (second in New Jersey behind Hunterdon County at $ 79,888), sixth in median family income at $ 89,773 (third in New Jersey behind Hunterdon County at $ 91,050 and Somerset County at $ 90,605) and ranked tenth by per capita income at $ 36,964 (second in New Jersey behind Somerset County at $ 37,970). The Bureau of Economic Analysis ranked
4346-622: The highlands in western Morris County and the eastern section of Morris County. Around 400 million years ago, a small continent long and narrow collided with proto-North America. This created folding and faulting, as compression occurred. Then around 350 million years ago, the African Plate collided with North America creating the folding and faulting in the Appalachians. But when the African plate pulled away from North America, an aborted rift valley
4428-525: The longest Democratic drought in any New Jersey county. Former county commissioners include: Pursuant to Article VII Section II of the New Jersey State Constitution , each county in New Jersey is required to have three elected administrative officials known as constitutional officers. These officers are the County Clerk and County Surrogate (both elected for five-year terms of office) and
4510-444: The now defunct Elizabeth Township. About half of them had been dissolved, or changed into other forms of government—often cities. In 1875, a constitutional amendment prohibited such local or special legislation. Bergen County is home to the highest number of boroughs of any New Jersey county, at 56. The Borough Act of 1878 allowed any township (or portion thereof) with a land area of no more than four square miles (10 km ) and
4592-491: The original Act, eliminating the self-executing incorporation feature of the earlier legislation. Henceforth, newly incorporated boroughs (or those seeking to dissolve or increase or decrease in size) required approval of the legislature. The elected mayor and six-member council were retained, with the mayor now serving a two-year term. The Borough Act of 1987 was created to streamline borough law and clear away amendments, changes, and contradictory rules that had accumulated over
4674-515: The population in Dover and Port Oram of Cornish extraction . At that time the Cornish had kept their customs and dialect, were deeply religious and predominantly Methodists . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , as of the 2020 Census, the county had a total area of 481.52 square miles (1,247.1 km ), of which 460.97 square miles (1,193.9 km ) was land (95.7%) and 20.55 square miles (53.2 km )
4756-432: The population were under the age of 18, 18.9% from 18 to 24, 20.7% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 83.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 79.4 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
4838-458: The population were under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 30% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 93.2 males. Morris County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners comprised of seven members who are elected at-large in partisan elections to three-year terms on
4920-419: The population. Of the 180,534 households, 33.9% had children under the age of 18; 59.6% were married couples living together; 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 28.4% were non-families. Of all households, 23.5% were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.19. 23.9% of
5002-416: The population. Of the 4,003 households, 29.8% had children under the age of 18; 58.9% were married couples living together; 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 30.1% were non-families. Of all households, 26.7% were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03. 19.2% of
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#17328484207715084-408: The population. There were 3,239 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and
5166-476: The richest man in America, and her husband, financier, Hamilton McKown Twombly , came to the Morris County countryside in 1887, joining over 100 other millionaires who owned sprawling country retreats. They fancied an English-style country mansion in a stately park setting. " Florham ," built on 840 acres (3.4 km), one of America's finest Gilded Age homes, was the result. The couple named their new estate "Florham,"
5248-486: The school is located. The district also serves students from the neighboring community of Hanover Township at Whippany Park High School in the Whippany section of Hanover Township. As of the 2018–2019 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 839 students and 76.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.0:1. The seats on the district's nine-member board of education are allocated to
5330-431: The south end of Great Swamp. When the glacier melted around 13,000 B.C. the melt water created Glacial Lake Passaic . The lake extended from what is now Pompton Lakes through Parsippany south to the south end of Great Swamp. From Parsippany the lake went east to the lava flows of western Paterson. This lake was 30 miles (48 km) long and 10 miles (16 km) miles wide and the depth was about 200 feet (61 m). When
5412-513: The vote (2,674 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 25.5% (927 votes), and other candidates with 0.9% (34 votes), among the 3,713 ballots cast by the borough's 7,664 registered voters (78 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 48.4%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 61.7% of the vote (2,410 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 29.6% (1,155 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 7.8% (304 votes) and other candidates with 0.1% (5 votes), among
5494-481: The western area. Most of the county's borders are rivers. The Pequannock River drains the northern boundary area. The Pompton River drains the eastern section. The Passaic River also drains the eastern border area. The western border is drained by the Musconetcong River . There are several large lakes in Morris County; among them are the state's largest lake, Lake Hopatcong , Budd Lake , Lake Parsippany, and
5576-412: The world's largest chemical company. Nickel alloys producer VDM Metals USA (formerly operating under the name of ThyssenKrupp VDM USA and Precision Rolled Products) operates a melting plant in Florham Park. Business process services company Conduent is based in Florham Park. Florham Park is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of
5658-525: The year in Florham Park, while relocating during July and August to Cortland, NY for training camp. Florham Park beat out Berkeley Heights , Jersey City , Millburn , South Amboy , and Wood-Ridge , which had all been finalists contending to be the host of the new facility. First occupied by the Lenape tribe of Native Americans , the area that is now Florham Park was first settled by European settlers of English and Dutch origin sometime between 1680 and 1700, and
5740-427: Was $ 106,227 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 10,030) and the median family income was $ 121,316 (+/− $ 8,544). Males had a median income of $ 92,857 (+/− $ 17,466) versus $ 61,331 (+/− $ 12,613) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 46,564 (+/− $ 4,867). About 0.5% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 0.7% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over. As of
5822-512: Was $ 88,706, and the median income for a family was $ 102,047. Males had a median income of $ 74,410 versus $ 49,551 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 42,133. About 2.4% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over. Florham Park is the North American headquarters of the BASF corporation,
5904-422: Was 1,604.9 per square mile (619.7/km). There were 4,201 housing units at an average density of 576.4 per square mile (222.5/km). The racial makeup was 86.35% (10,099) White , 4.35% (509) Black or African American , 0.07% (8) Native American , 6.37% (745) Asian , 0.07% (8) Pacific Islander , 1.10% (129) from other races , and 1.69% (198) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.08% (594) of
5986-450: Was 43.3 years. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. The city's median household income was $ 116,283, and the median family income was $ 141,633. About 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over. The 2010 United States census counted 492,276 people, 180,534 households, and 129,262 families in
6068-409: Was 67.0% White , 3.06% African American , 0.07% Native American , 11.3% Asian , and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race accounted for 15.05% of the population. Of the 184,885 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 22.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 13.5% had
6150-514: Was created on March 15, 1739, from portions of Hunterdon County . The county was named for the Governor of the Province of New Jersey , Colonel Lewis Morris . In later years Sussex County (on June 8, 1753) and, after the revolution, Warren County (on November 20, 1824, from portions of Sussex County) were carved out of what had been the original area of Morris County under English rule. The county
6232-505: Was created. This half graben , starts east of Boonton and goes through the middle of Parsippany, south to Morristown, to the south end of Great Swamp. From Parsippany and the Boonton area the half graben goes east to the western side of Paterson, where there was another fault by the lava flows. East of the Ramapo Fault is where there is this aborted rift valley. The Ramapo fault goes through
6314-735: Was lower in elevation than Moggy Hollow. And thus the Passaic River formed. The swamps of the Great Piece Meadows, Hatfield Swamp, Troy Meadows , Lee Meadows and Great Swamp were all under the Lake Passaic until it drained, and then these areas were created. As of the 2020 census , the county had 509,285 people, 184,885 households, and 129,707 families. The population density was 1,106.7 inhabitants per square mile (427.3/km ). There were 197,722 housing units at an average density of 429.67 per square mile (165.9/km ). The county's racial makeup
6396-567: Was named after Colonel Lewis Morris , governor of New Jersey in 1738–39, the year the county was named. The Wisconsin Glacier covered the northern section of Morris County from about 23,000 BC to 13,000 BC. After the Wisconsin Glacier melted around 13,000 BC, Paleo-Indians settled the area from the south in search of big and small game as well as plants. The area was first tundra with grasses growing. Rabbits and fox moved into
6478-509: Was recorded in February 1934 and a record high of 104 °F (40 °C) was recorded in August 2001. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 3.12 inches (79 mm) in February to 5.33 inches (135 mm) in September. Around 500 million years ago, a chain of volcanic islands shaped like an arc collided with proto-North America. The islands rode over top of the North American plate. This created
6560-444: Was technically included in their claimed "New Netherland". On August 27, 1664, three English ships approached Fort Amsterdam and the fort was surrendered to the English. The English now controlled New Netherland and Morris County was now under control of the colony of New York. Relations with the Native Americans improved for a while. There was a war with the Dutch ten years later. The Dutch re-took control of New Amsterdam but after
6642-514: Was the site of the winter camp of the Continental Army after the Battles of Trenton and Princeton during the winter of 1777, as well as another winter camp at Jockey Hollow during an extremely cold winter of 1779–80. In the 1880s, Dover was the center of iron ore mining with the 132 mines producing 700,000 tons of ore annually. The mines were mostly worked by Cornish miners , with the bulk of
6724-423: Was water (4.3%). The county rises in elevation and relief from east to west, with only the more developed eastern suburbs in the Passaic River valley being relatively level. The highest point is at 1,395 feet (425 m) above sea level on a mountain south of Pine Swamp in western Jefferson Township . The second-highest point is on a mountain just north of Riker Lake at 1,358 feet (414 m). The lowest point
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