Amanda Allie Sean Freddie

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Hudson County

• Amanda Allie Sean Freddie

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History

• The origin of the name Hudson County is Henry
  Hudson.
• Lenape was from Hudson County and spoke Algonquin
  language.
• Interesting people from this county are he Len
  nape and Henry Hudson.

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Geography - Landforms

• The Palisades are a line of steep cliffs along
  the west side of the Hudson river.
• The Meadowlands contain parts of the Passaic and
  Hackensack Rivers.
• Ellis Island was a place for people coming to the
  U.S.A.

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Geography-Waterways

• The Passaic River is approximately 80 miles long.
• Newark Bay is enclosed by Newark, Elizabeth,
  Jersey City, Bayonne, and Staten Island.
• Hudson River is a river that runs though the
  eastern part of New York State as well as NJ.
  
  
  
  

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Transportation

• Major highwaysRoute 3, 7, 139,185,440, 449.
• Train service Bergenline Station (HBLR)
• Buses NJ Transit Greyhound Line.
• Airports Newark Liberty International Airport.
• Water ports NY Waterway Ferry service.

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Demographics

• Population608,975
• Population density 13,0441 sq. mi.

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Points of Interest

• Lincoln Park, Columbus Park, and North Hudson
  Park and the newest, Laurel Hill, home to Snake
  Hill.
• Pershing Field and the adjacent reservoir
  constitute one of the largest "green spaces" in
  the county.
• Liberty State Park, the county's largest, is
  sited on land that had once been part of a vast
  oyster bed.
• Two promenades are being developed, the Hudson
  River Waterfront Walkway and Hackensack River
  Walk.
• Sinatra Park was named for the singer Frank
  Sinatra.
• Donnelly Park was named for Thomas Donnelly
  (1862-1937). His wisdom made it possible to Save
  the Palisades.

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Hunterdon County

• Derek, Eric, Gianna

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History

• Hunterton County is on on the western edge of
  NJ.
• The county seat is Flemington. Flemington is
  noted for the Lindburgh kidnapping trial.
  Flemington was originally the territory of the
  Lenni Lenape natives.

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Points of Interest

• Hunterdon County Arboretum Park is a place you
  can look at flowers and have a picnic. There is a
  beautiful display garden.
• Doric House is a place you can take tours in at
  certain hours and days.
• At Flemington Childrens Choir School you can
  take a tour of the second floor.
• At American Balloon you can go on a balloon ride
  and see great views of mountains and lakes.
• At Holcombe Jimson Farmstead you can go to a post
  office.You can also go to a very old blacksmith
  shop.

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Demographics

• The population for Hunterdon is 121,989.
• Population density is 285 people per square mile.

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Transportation

• The major Highways are Route 78, Route 29, Route
  46, and 838.
• The airports in Hunterdon are Soldberg -Hunterdon
  Airport and Sky Manor, Pittstown New Jersey.
• The train services are Flemington Trucking and
  Johnnys trucking in Clinton New Jersey.
• A water port is Raritan River Port.

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Middlesex County

• Jimmy, Dana, Alexandra, William

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History

• Origin of Name The county was named for
  Middlesex County, England.
• Native American Influences The Indians that
  inhabited this area were known as the Lenape
  Indians.The Unami Lenape Indians lived in this
  county and were the most respected in the
  state.They were very kind and helped the
  settlers.
• Role in Revolutionary War There were several
  battles in this county especially in New
  Brunswick. Washington and his troops spent time
  during the winter in the county.

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History - Interesting People

• Alfred Joyce KilmerFamous poet from New
  Brunswick.
• William Henry VanderbiltFinancier from New
  Brunswick.
• Thomas Edison Inventor of the light bulb.
• Robert Johnson and James JohnsonFamous people
  who made medical equipment in New Brunswick and
  is now Johnson and Johnson.
• Thomas Mundy Peterson He was the first African
  American to vote under the new 15th Amendment.
• Selmon A. WaksmanAwarded the Nobel Prize for
  physiology for his discovery of the first
  antibiotic.

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Geography

• Middlesex County is 323 sq. mi.
• 310 sq. mi. is land
• 13 sq. mi. is water
• The highest point is at 300 ft. above sea level
• Raritan River cuts across the county

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Transportation

• Major highways The Middlesex Freeway, and routes
  18, 26, 27, 28, 32, 33, 34, 35, 91, 171, and 440.
• Train service The train service options in
  Middlesex county are the NJ TRANSIT, Amtrak,
  Light Rail, and PATH.
• Trucking Trucking has greatly increased in
  Middlesex county in the past 50 years due to the
  increase in the number of large companies.
• Airports The Newark Liberty Airport is the
  closest airport to Middlesex county.
• Water ports Sea Streak Passenger Ferry Service
  offers daily year round transportation to lower
  and Midtown Manhattan by way of catamaran.

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Demographics

• Population As of 2000 there are 750,162 people,
  265,815 households, and 190,855 families.
• Centers of population density The center of
  population in Middlesex County is in Milltown,
  just east of the NJ turnpike.
• Trends (Increases or decreases) Since the 1950s
  Middlesex County has been one of New Jerseys
  fastest growing in population, new construction,
  and property value.

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Points of Interest

• EducationRutgers University, Devry University,
  Middlesex County College, University of Medicine
  and Dentistry.
• ParksDonaldson Park, Edison Park, Fords Park,
  Warren Park, Spring Lake Park, Roosevelt Park,
  Ireland Brook Park, Raritan Bay Waterfront Park.
• SportsGolf, Roller Skating, Ice Skating,
  Softball, Basketball.

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Somerset County

• 1. Meredith
• 2. Eric
• 3. Carly
• 4. Joel

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History

• Somerset got its name from the county in England.
• The Narting Cong tribe of the Lenni Lenape Native
  Americans lived there and called it Tucca Ramma
  Hocking.
• General George Washington and his troops marched
  through the county on several occasions.
• Randal Pinkett is the first African American to
  be hired on national television.

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Geography

• Total land area is 305 square miles.
• The north half is hilly and the south is flat.
• Mine Mountain, in Bernardsville is approximately
  860 ft.
• The Raritan River cuts through the northern and
  southern halves.

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Point of Interest -Education

• Raritan Valley Community College The college was
  founded in the late 1965 as Somerset County
  College and opened to its first class of
  students in fall of 1968.
• It was given its present name in 1987, when it
  became the county college for Hunterdon County as
  well as its home of Somerset County.

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Points of Interest - Education

• Somerset Christian College in Zarephath, Franklin
  Township.
• Alma White College closed in 1978. It was a
  private college located in Zarephath, in the
  building now occupied by Somerset Christian
  College.

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Points Of Interest

• Colonial Park Arboretum and Gardens contain a big
  garden that you can enter without a fee.
• Raritan Valley Community College is a 2 year
  college that was founded in 1965.
• Somerset Christian College is a 4 year college
  that was founded in 1908.
• Sourland Mountain preserve is a park with a 5
  mile biking and hiking trail.
• Raritan River is a major river that empties into
  the Raritan Bay in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Union County

• Cassady, Amy, Jonathan, and Mark

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History

• Union Township was the site of the Battle of
  Connecticut Farms, one of the last battles
  between British and American forces during the
  American Revolutionary War.
• Joe CollinsFirst baseman for the New York
  Yankees from 1948-1957.
• Mildred Hughes The first women to elected to the
  New Jersey Senate in 1965
• Larry Kubin Washington linebacker from
  1985-1984.
• Ray Liotta actor
• Elliot Maddox Baseball player for the New York
  Yankees from 1974-1976 and the New York Mets
  1978-1980.

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Geography - Landforms

• Watchung Mountains A group of three long low
  ridges of volcanic origin between 400 and 500
  ft. high.
• Elizabeth is the largest city in Union County.
• Winfield Township is the smallest town in Union
  County.

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Geography -Waterways

• Newark Bay A body of water formed at the
  confluence of the Passaic and Hackensack Rivers.
• Lake Surprise Located in the Watchung
  Reservation Park.
• Passaic River Located in the southwest part of
  the county.

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Transportation

• Major Highways NJ Turnpike, Garden State
  Parkway.
• Train Service North Elizabeth Train Station.
• Airports Newark Liberty International Airport.

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Demographics

• Population522,541
• Population density 5,059/ sq mi.

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Points of Interest/Interesting Facts

• Topic Population
• Description With more than 5,000 people
  per square mile, Union Countys population as of
  2003, is, 529,360.
• Topic Education
• Description There are many schools such as
  Roselle Catholic in Roselle, and Berkley High
  School. There is also a Center where children can
  go to do different activities like crafting.
• Topic Sports
• Description There are many sports played
  in Union County. Some of the popular ones
  include, Football and Softball.
• Topic Parks
• Description In Union County there are big,
  wide, open parks that you can go to like,
  Westfield Park and Plains where you can play
  golf.
• Topic Highways
• Description A few highways which traverse
  into the county include, New Jersey Turnpike,
  Garden State Parkway, Interstate 78, US Route 1,
  and Route 22.