Ringoes, New Jersey
| Ringoes, New Jersey | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
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Historic building in Ringoes | |
  Ringoes, New Jersey Ringoes's location in Hunterdon County (Inset: Hunterdon County in New Jersey) | |
 Ringoes, New Jersey Location within the state of New Jersey | |
| Coordinates: 40°25′44″N 74°52′04″W / 40.42889°N 74.86778°WCoordinates: 40°25′44″N 74°52′04″W / 40.42889°N 74.86778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| Township | East Amwell |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| ZIP code | 08551 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0879697[1] |
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Ringoes Historic District | |
| NRHP Reference # | 99001544[2] |
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| Added to NRHP | December 20, 1999 |
A Black River and Western caboose, semaphore and station depot at the station in Ringoes.
Ringoes is an unincorporated community located within East Amwell Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. The community is served by the United States Postal Service as ZIP Code 08551. As of the 2000 United States Census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08551 was 5,082.
History
Ringoes is the oldest known settlement in Hunterdon County. The village grew up around John Ringo's Tavern on Route 179 on the Old York Road. The tavern was the site for many meetings of the Hunterdon Chapter of the Sons of Liberty formed in 1766.[3]
Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Ringoes include:
- James Buchanan (1839–1900), represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district from 1885 to 1893[4]
- Andrew Maguire (born 1939), represented New Jersey's 7th congressional district from 1975 to 1981[5]
- Horace Griggs Prall (1881–1951), acting Governor of New Jersey in 1935.
- Jason Read, Olympian, Gold Medalist in the Men's 8+ in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
- Herb Ringer (1913–1998), amateur photographer.
Economy
- Tabby's Place, cat sanctuary
- Old York Cellars, winery
- Unionville Vineyards, winery
- Black River and Western Railroad, tourist and freight railroad
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ringoes has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]
References
- ↑ "Ringoes". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
- ↑ Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ Fun Facts About Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed June 11, 2007.
- ↑ James Buchanan, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed August 27, 2007.
- ↑ Gene Andrew Maguire, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed June 10, 2007.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Ringoes, New Jersey
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