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Middlesex County | Union County | Somerset County | Essex County | Morris County Middlesex County , New Jersey
- County Population : 750,162
- County Households : 273,637
- Median Age: 35.7 Years
Middlesex County is part of the New York Metropolitan area and has a land area of 309.7 square miles. Middlesex County is home to the Princeton University Laboratory, Rhode Hall, and Heller Industrial Park . Most of the county's attractions and leisure can be found in the state's county seat, New Brunswick . New Jersey has a rich history of being a popular place for families to settle, and being in the New York Metropolitan district, Middlesex is close to almost anything in the Upper East Side .
Middlesex County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. The Freeholders are elected at-large to staggered three-year terms in the November general election. In January of each year, the Board reorganizes, selecting one Freeholder to be Freeholder Director and another to be Freeholder Deputy Director. The Freeholder Director appoints Freeholders to serve as Chairpersons and members on the various committees which oversee county departments.
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Union County , New Jersey
- County Population : 522,541
- Land Area: 103.4 Square Miles
- County Seat: Elizabeth
Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2000 Census, the population is 522,541. It is part of the New York Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Elizabeth . Among being one of New Jersey 's largest counties, Union also has the most recreational facilities and personal community colleges. With over 25 parks, Union is one of the most sought out places for natural walks, hikes, and family recreation.
Union County was officially formed by state legislature on March 19th, 1857 , (becoming effective on April 13, 1857 ). It was the last of New Jersey 's counties to be created. Union County -- one of 17 counties in the nation to bear that name -- is the oldest of the group. While it is the second smallest of New Jersey 's 21 counties (larger only than Hudson County ), its half-million residents also make it the most densely populated. Again named as the County seat, Elizabethtown regained its historic economic prominence that was lost in the shadow of Newark .
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Somerset County , New Jersey
- Population (year 2000): 23,040
- Median resident age: 35.6 years
- Median household income: $65,831
Somerset County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of 2000, the population was 297,490. It is part of the New York Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Somerville .
Somerset County is one of America 's oldest counties. The county was established by charter on May 22, 1688 . General George Washington and his troops marched through the county on several occasions and slept in many of the homes located throughout the area. Parts of the Delaware and Raritan Canal run through the county.
Somerset County boasts a number of beautiful county parks, including but not limited to: Lord Stirling Park , Colonial Park , Washington Valley Park and the newest park in development called Raritan River Greenway. Somerset County also hosts the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park , which provides hiking, biking and boating opportunities.
As said on the njskylands.com website, "Whether you are a lover of history, theatre, incredible gardens, golf, horse riding, baseball or rinks, Somerset County has something for everyone in the family. For those of you wanting to expand your visit, we have over 3,000 fine hotel rooms and too many great restaurants to count.
Somerset County is a year-round experience for the family. It is open space, greenways, and waterways. Its location is ideal for day trips from NY, PA, DE, and MD and easily accessible by traveling over our excellent NJ highway system including I-78, I-287, the Turnpike and Parkway."
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Essex County , New Jersey
- Population (year 2000): 47,683
- Median resident age: 37.1 years
- Median household income: $53,289
- Median house value: $164,800
Like many of the counties of Northern New Jersey near New York City - which tend to have sharp divides between relatively rich suburban neighborhoods and less wealthy, more densely-populated cities nearby - the eastern region of Essex County tends to be poorer and more urbanized, while the western parts tend to be more affluent and surburban.
Newark , the county seat
It is located approximately five miles west of Manhattan and two miles north of Staten Island . Its location near the Atlantic Ocean on Newark Bay has helped make its port facility, Port Newark, the major container shipping port for New York Harbor . Together with Elizabeth , it is the home of Newark Liberty International Airport , which was the first major airport to serve the New York metropolitan area. Newark was founded in 1666 by Connecticut Puritans led by Robert Treat, making it the third-oldest major city in the United States , after Boston and New York , though it is not the third-oldest settlement. Newark is the city's second name; previously, it was called Milford , named for Milford , Connecticut , from which many settlers had migrated. The name comes from Newark-on-Trent , a town in England from where some of the original settlers arrived. Downtown Newark is not laid out on a grid, giving the downtown area character. There are several notable Beaux-Arts buildings, such as the Veterans' Administration building, the Newark Museum , the Newark Public Library, and the Cass Gilbert-designed Essex County Courthouse. Notable Art Deco buildings include several 1920s era skyscrapers, such as 1180 Raymond Boulevard , the intact Newark Penn Station, and Arts High School . Gothic architecture can be found at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart by Branch Brook Park, which is one of the largest gothic cathedrals in the United States . It is rumored to have as much stained glass as the Cathedral of Chartres. Newark also has two public sculpture works by Gutzon Borglum - Wars of America in Military Park and Seated Lincoln in front of the Essex County Courthouse.
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Morris County , New Jersey
- County Population : 470,212
- County Houses : 174,379
- Land area: 469.0 sq. mi.
- Water area: 12.3 sq. mi.
Morristown , the County Seat
Morristown's resident population of 18,544 includes people of a wide variety of economic means, and many different ethnic groups visit on a daily basis to work, shop, visit medical offices and the hospital, conduct business at county offices, eat in restaurants or attend our many cultural facilities.
Morristown is totally surrounded geographically by the separate municipality of Morris Township with whom the Town shares a school district, a library and various youth sports leagues. Many departments of the two municipalities also cooperate in the provision of local services.
New York City is easily accessible from Morristown , which has a train station on New Jersey Transit's Morris & Essex line that provides service to Penn Station in Manhattan , approximately one hour away. Highway access is equally good, with the Town located on I287, US 202, and SR124.
The Morristown Parking Authority provides ample downtown parking for motorists making Morristown a destination. Morristown Municipal Airport is the second-busiest general aviation airport in New Jersey , while Newark International Airport is a mere 30 minutes away.
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