Victory Gardens, New Jersey
Victory Gardens is a borough of 1,759 people in Morris County, New Jersey.
Why visit Victory Gardens
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 82 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Baker Building and Blackwell Street Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Victory Gardens
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Victory Gardens
Victory Gardens 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 1,582, an increase of 62 (+4.1%) from the 2010 census count of 1,520, which in turn reflected a decline of 26 (−1.7%) from the 1,546 counted in the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Victory Gardens, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks9
Baker Building
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Former theater in Dover, New Jersey, United States
Blackwell Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Morris County, New Jersey
Bridget Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Morris County, New Jersey
Dover
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
New Jersey Transit station in Dover, New Jersey
Friends Meetinghouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic meetinghouse in New Jersey, United States
Joseph Jackson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Rockaway, New Jersey
Orchard Street Cemetery Gatehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic building in Morris County, New Jersey
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St. Mary's Church Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in Wharton, New Jersey
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes82
Mario's Famous Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian, Salad
140 NJ-10, Randolph Township
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Wine King
Brewery and winery · Li
140 NJ-10, Randolph Township
Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Arepas Paisas
Restaurant · Comfort Food, Colombian · 0.9 mi
47 East Blackwell Street, Dover
Mo-Su 12:00-23:00
70 more on the map.
History
The origins of the borough began in 1941, when the federal government acquired 91 acres (370,000 m2) in Randolph Township as the site of a 300-unit housing project for war industry employees. The borough's name is derived from the victory gardens planted at homes and parks during World War II to provide additional supplies of fruits and vegetables. Streets are named for U.S. Presidents.
Randolph Township residents approved a referendum as part of a September 1951 special election in which voters were asked if the township's Victory Gardens neighborhood should be removed from the township and created as an independent municipality for its 1,300 residents covering 92 acres (37 ha). Residents of other areas of Randolph Township argued that the compensation paid by the federal government for the more than 250 students attending the Randolph Township Schools did not adequately cover the cost of their public education, that the housing and other structures in Victory Gardens was out of compliance with the township's building and zoning ordinances and that the overwhelming Democratic Party political leanings of residents of Victory Gardens were out of sync with the largely Republican Party township.
From the History section of Victory Gardens, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship16
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Morris County Academy for Mathematics, Science and Engineering
School · 1.3 mi
520 West Main Street, Rockaway
Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering
School · 1.2 mi
520 West Main Street, Rockaway
Athletic Training And Physical Therapy
School · 5.2 mi
1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna
Edith M. Decker Elementary School
School · 6.0 mi
446 Howard Boulevard, Mt Arlington
Healthcare4
Map of Victory Gardens
181 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 21°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 39°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 33°F | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Boonton 1 Se Hcn (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Morris County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-04-28: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2020-12-11: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Dover 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Rockaway 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Mount Hope 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Mount Tabor 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Kenvil 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Morris Plains 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Rainbow Lakes 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Mountain Lakes 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Mount Arlington 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Succasunna 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2018-09-08 13 14 33 View south along Morris County Route 665 (South Salem Street) at Washington Avenue in Victory Gardens, Morris County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orchard Street Cemetery Gatehouse, Dover, NJ - area view, 2026, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Friends Meeting House Randolph NJ, Lalmeister, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BRIDGET SMITH HOUSE, MINE HILL, MORRIS COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baker Rear Dover NJ, Lalmeister, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joseph Jackson House, Rockaway, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Railroad Station, Dover, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blackwell Street, looking east from Morris Street, Dover, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Mary's Church and Rectory, Wharton, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First United Methodist Church, Dover, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hoagland Memorial Presbyterian Church, Dover, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church, Rockaway, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. John's Episcopal Church, Dover, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
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