Washington, New Jersey
Washington is a borough of 7,334 people in Warren County, New Jersey, founded in February 20, 1868.
Why visit Washington
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 15 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include New Hampton Pony Pratt Truss Bridge, Washington Theatre, Imlaydale Historic District and John Richey House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 23 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Washington
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About Washington
Washington is a borough in Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 7,299, an increase of 838 (+13.0%) from the 2010 census count of 6,461, which in turn reflected a decline of 251 (−3.7%) from the 6,712 counted in the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Washington Borough, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
New Hampton Pony Pratt Truss Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic bridge in New Hampton, New Jersey
Museums and landmarks8
Imlaydale Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Warren County, New Jersey
John Richey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Warren County, New Jersey
New Hampton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in New Hampton, New Jersey
Oxford Furnace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic iron furnace in Oxford Township, New Jersey
Oxford Industrial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Oxford Township, New Jersey
Port Colden Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Warren County, New Jersey
Shippen Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Oxford Township, New Jersey
Washington Railroad Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Former railway station in New Jersey, US
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes15
Ohana Grill & Poke
Restaurant · Japanese
22 East Washington Avenue, Washington
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30
Sal's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza
1 West Washington Avenue, Washington
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Buttzville Brewing Company
Brewery and winery
30 East Washington Avenue, Washington
Mo,Tu off; We 16:00-20:00; Th,Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa 13:00-21:00
Five Brothers Taqueria
Restaurant
65 East Washington Avenue, Washington
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
William's Irish Pub
Bar and pub
101 East Washington Avenue, Washington
Mo 16:00-24:30, Tu-Th,Su 12:00-24:30, Fr,Sa 12:00-26:00
Le Crepe Cafe
Cafe · French, American, Coffee Shop
25 East Washington Avenue, Washington
Mo off; Tu-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 09:00-16:00
Hunan Wok
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.2 mi
388 E. Washington Avenue, Washington
3 more on the map.
History
Washington Borough separated from Washington Township as of February 20, 1868. The community grew during the 19th century as a result of the transportation routes that ran through or near the borough. The Morris Canal ran along the north end of town and two rail lines of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad crossed within the borough. Intersecting in the center of the borough are two major roadways, which today are Route 31 and Route 57. The borough was ultimately named for the "Washington House", a tavern built by Revolutionary War Col. William McCullough in 1811 that was later destroyed by fire in 1869.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the borough became a mecca of musical instruments manufacturers, the manufacture of organs in particular. A bustling downtown developed around these businesses. Many of the Victorian style houses in the borough, as well as Taylor Street School and Warren Hills Middle School (formerly Washington High School) were built during this period.
From the History section of Washington Borough, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Warren County Vocational Technical School
School · 2.4 mi
1500 Route 57, Washington
Warren Hills Regional High School
School · 1.1 mi
41 Jackson Valley Road, Washington
Warren Hills Regional Middle School
School · 0.4 mi
64 66 Carlton Avenue, Washington
Healthcare1
Map of Washington
74 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 3.2 in | 9.9 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 19°F | 2.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 26°F | 3.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 71°F | 46°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 60°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 59°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 40°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 30°F | 3.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 4.1 in | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Belvidere Brg Hcn (7 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
Warren County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-08-11: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 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)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Blairstown Airport (1N7) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Brass Castle 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Oxford 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Hampton 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Glen Gardner 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Belvidere 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Beattystown 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- High Bridge 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Clinton 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Greenwich 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Annandale 9 mi southeast, about 15 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
- United Methodist Church, Washington, NJ - south view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oxford NJ USA Oxford Furnace Tom ZmudaIMG 5709, Tom Zmuda, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oxford Industrial Historic District, NJ - Furnace and Methodist Church, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JOHN RICHEY HOUSE, WARREN COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shippen Manor, Oxford, NJ - east view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 213 Bryans Road, Washington Township, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shoddy Mill Road Bridge, New Hampton, NJ - looking northwest, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 57 Musconetcong River Road, New Hampton, NJ - looking north, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Port Colden House, Port Colden, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington DL&W station, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
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