Hopewell Valley is a group of communities in Mercer County , New Jersey loosely affiliated through municipal service sharing agreements, all of which send their students to the Hopewell Valley Regional School District .
44-521: The area referred to as Hopewell Valley comprises the township of Hopewell ( 2000 census population of 16,105), the Borough of Hopewell (2,035), the Borough of Pennington (2,696), and the unincorporated census-designated place Titusville (which is within Hopewell Township). The school district includes four elementary schools (Hopewell Elementary, Toll Gate Grammar, Bear Tavern, and
88-647: A student–teacher ratio of 9.9:1. Schools in the district (with 2019–20 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Bear Tavern Elementary School with 397 students in grades Pre-K–5, Hopewell Elementary School with 400 students in grades Pre-K–5, Stony Brook Elementary School with 378 students in grades K–5, Toll Gate Grammar School with 306 students in grades K–5, Timberlane Middle School with 820 students in grades 6–8 and Hopewell Valley Central High School with 1,097 students in grades 9–12. The district's Board of Education
132-556: A blacksmith, who purchased 125 acres (51 ha) from William Bryant in 1732. By 1800, Henry Phillips, Joseph's son, had enlarged the farm by 100 acres (40 ha). The current buildings on the property date to the 19th century, primarily before the American Civil War . The final private owner of the farm was the Howell family, who donated the land to Mercer County in 1974 for use as a museum. The museum shows farm life from
176-557: A total of 12,218 registered voters in Hopewell Township, of which 3,949 (32.3%) were registered as Democrats , 3,088 (25.3%) were registered as Republicans and 5,178 (42.4%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 3 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 54.9% of the vote (5,223 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 43.8% (4,171 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (123 votes), among
220-434: A turnout of 77.4%. In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 51.3% of the vote here (4,974 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush with 46.2% (4,476 votes) and other candidates with 0.7% (80 votes), among the 9,698 ballots cast by the township's 11,780 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 82.3. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 61.8% of
264-662: Is a 1,565-acre (633 ha) historic district located along Pleasant Valley Road, Valley Road, Woodens Lane and Hunter Road in the community of Pleasant Valley within Hopewell Township and extending into West Amwell Township in Hunterdon County . The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 14, 1991, for its significance in agriculture, architecture, and exploration/settlement. It includes 52 contributing buildings , 7 contributing structures, and 22 contributing sites. Central to
308-659: Is comprised of nine members, which are allocated to each of the three municipalities based on population, with Hopewell Township assigned seven seats. Eighth grade students from all of Mercer County are eligible to apply to attend the high school programs offered by the Mercer County Technical Schools , a county-wide vocational school district that offers full-time career and technical education at its Health Sciences Academy, STEM Academy and Academy of Culinary Arts, with no tuition charged to students for attendance. The Pleasant Valley Historic District
352-457: Is governed by a County Executive who oversees the day-to-day operations of the county and by a seven-member Board of County Commissioners that acts in a legislative capacity, setting policy. All officials are chosen at-large in partisan elections, with the executive serving a four-year term of office while the commissioners serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats up for election each year as part of
396-803: Is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 15th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Shirley Turner ( D , Lawrence Township ) and in the General Assembly by Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D, Trenton ) and Anthony Verrelli (D, Hopewell Township ). Mercer County
440-540: The 2000 United States census there were 16,105 people, 5,498 households, and 4,431 families residing in the township. The population density was 277.1 inhabitants per square mile (107.0/km ). There were 5,629 housing units at an average density of 96.9 per square mile (37.4/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 77.30% White , 15.83% African American , 0.12% Native American , 3.97% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.66% from other races , and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.45% of
484-434: The 2010 census count of 17,304, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,199 (+7.4%) from the 16,105 counted in the 2000 census . The township dates back to February 20, 1700, when the area was still part of Burlington County . One of the earliest European settlers before 1710 was George Woolsey, formerly of Jamaica, Queens (in present-day New York City ), whose father was one of the earliest pre-1650 settlers of what
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#1732786981536528-581: The 624 . According to the Köppen climate classification system, Hopewell Township has a Hot-summer Humid continental climate ( Dfa ). According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Hopewell Township would have a dominant vegetation type of Appalachian Oak ( 104 ) with a dominant vegetation form of Eastern Hardwood Forest ( 25 ). People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Hopewell Township include: Marion Township, New Jersey Marion
572-678: The Charles Lindbergh infant in 1932. 40°23′01″N 74°48′13″W / 40.38356°N 74.80350°W / 40.38356; -74.80350 Hopewell Township, Mercer County, New Jersey Hopewell Township is a township in Mercer County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . Located at the cross-roads between the Delaware Valley region to the southwest and the Raritan Valley region to
616-467: The Delaware River . Ackors Corner , Baldwins Corner, Bear Tavern , Centerville , Coopers Corner, Federal City, Glenmoore , Harbourton , Harts Corner, Marshalls Corner , Moore, Mount Rose , Pleasant Valley , Stoutsburg , Titusville , Washington Crossing and Woodsville are unincorporated communities , localities and place names located within Hopewell Township. Some neighborhoods in
660-526: The Delaware and Raritan Canal . Route 31 is the main north–south road that goes through the township. Interstate 295 also passes through in the southern part; the highway has two interchanges in the Township: Exits 73 (Scotch Road) and 72 (Route 31). Major county roads that go through are County Route 518 , County Route 546 , County Route 569 and County Route 579 . Hopewell Township
704-409: The 10,697 ballots cast by the township's 12,983 registered voters (1,180 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 82.4%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 56.5% of the vote here (5,517 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 41.4% (4,042 votes) and other candidates with 1.4% (133 votes), among the 9,765 ballots cast by the township's 12,615 registered voters, for
748-603: The 564) statewide governed under this form. The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle. At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor. As of 2024 ,
792-618: The 7,158 ballots cast by the township's 12,441 registered voters, yielding a 57.5% turnout. Public school students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade attend the Hopewell Valley Regional School District . The comprehensive regional public school district serves students from Hopewell Borough , Hopewell Township and Pennington Borough . As of the 2019–20 school year, the district, comprised of six schools, had an enrollment of 3,467 students and 351.1 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for
836-489: The Borough of Pennington (January 31, 1890) and Hopewell Borough (April 14, 1891), with additional portions of the township transferred to both Pennington and Hopewell Borough in 1915. Hopewell Township includes the location (now known as Washington Crossing ) along the east side of the Delaware River to which George Washington and the Continental Army crossed from Pennsylvania. Once in Hopewell Township,
880-815: The Democratic municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2022 that had been held by Kristin McLaughlin until she left office to take a seat in the Mercer County Board of County Commissioners . Citing differences with local party leadership, Mayor Harvey Lester changed his party affiliation in March 2015 from Democrat to Republican. In the November 2015 general election, Democrat Julie Blake defeated incumbent Mayor Harvey Lester, with affordable housing, development and taxes as key issues in
924-891: The November general election. As of 2024 , the County Executive is Daniel R. Benson ( D , Hamilton Township ) whose term of office ends December 31, 2027. Mercer County's Commissioners are: Lucylle R. S. Walter (D, Ewing Township , 2026), Chair John A. Cimino (D, Hamilton Township, 2026), Samuel T. Frisby Sr. (D, Trenton , 2024), Cathleen M. Lewis (D, Lawrence Township , 2025), Vice Chair Kristin L. McLaughlin (D, Hopewell Township , 2024), Nina D. Melker (D, Hamilton Township , 2025) and Terrance Stokes (D, Ewing Township, 2024). Mercer County's constitutional officers are: Clerk Paula Sollami-Covello (D, Lawrence Township, 2025), Sheriff John A. Kemler (D, Hamilton Township, 2026) and Surrogate Diane Gerofsky (D, Lawrence Township, 2026). As of March 2011, there were
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#1732786981536968-458: The army marched to Trenton on December 26, 1776. The Battle of Trenton followed. Today, Washington Crossing State Park commemorates this important milestone in American history. Hopewell Township was also the location where—two months after being abducted from his home in neighboring East Amwell —the body of Charles Lindbergh Jr. was discovered on May 12, 1932. In May 2023, a home in
1012-403: The average family size was 3.11. In the township the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males. The median income for a household in
1056-578: The district is the Howell Living History Farm , which is a 130-acre (53 ha) living open-air museum located just north of Titusville . The farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 1977, for its significance in agriculture and architecture. The farm was included in the Pleasant Valley Historic District on June 14, 1991. The farm was first created by Joseph Phillips,
1100-512: The members of the Hopewell Township Committee are Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning (D, term on committee ends December 31, 2025; term as mayor ends 2024), Deputy Mayor Urmila "Uma" Purandare (D, term on committee and as Deputy Mayor ends 2024), David Chait (D, 2025), Kevin D. Kuchinski (D, 2026) and Michael Ruger (D, 2026). In December 2022, David Chait was selected from a list of three prospective candidates nominated by
1144-751: The northeast, the township considered an exurb of New York City in the New York metropolitan area as defined by the United States Census Bureau , while also directly bordering the Philadelphia metropolitan area , being a part of the Federal Communications Commission 's Philadelphia Designated Market Area. As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 17,491, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 187 (+1.1%) from
1188-432: The population were under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 34.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 96.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 93.4 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
1232-409: The population. There were 5,498 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.6% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and
1276-417: The population. Of the 6,282 households, 39.0% had children under the age of 18; 69.1% were married couples living together; 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 21.6% were non-families. Of all households, 17.8% were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.14. 26.4% of
1320-620: The race. Hopewell Township is served by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station & Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County, located in Trenton . Hopewell Township is located in the 12th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 15th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 12th congressional district is represented by Bonnie Watson Coleman ( D , Ewing Township ). New Jersey
1364-476: The recently opened Stony Brook Elementary School), a middle school (Timberlane Middle School) and a high school ( Hopewell Valley Central High School ). Before regionalization of the school district in the 1950s, the high school was simply known as Central High School of Hopewell Township , and the moniker Central High School (sans the Hopewell Valley ) persists to some extent in the state of New Jersey as
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1408-594: The school's (albeit incorrect) official name. General George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River from Pennsylvania to New Jersey leading to the victory at the Battle of Trenton on the morning of December 26, 1776 is commemorated at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville. The crossing is re-enacted each year if the weather permits. Hopewell Valley is also the site of the notorious kidnapping of
1452-783: The southwestern corner of the township. The township completely surrounds Hopewell Borough and Pennington , making it part of two of the 21 pairs of "doughnut towns" in the state, where one municipality entirely surrounds another, and the only municipality that surrounds two others. The township borders Ewing Township , Lawrence Township and Princeton in Mercer County; East Amwell Township and West Amwell Township in Hunterdon County ; Montgomery Township in Somerset County ; and Solebury Township and Upper Makesfield Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania , across
1496-459: The township had its roof pierced by a stony chondrite meteorite weighing 986 grams (34.8 oz). After analysis, it was found to be one of 1,100 known meteorites with an unusually low iron content. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 58.95 square miles (152.67 km ), including 58.07 square miles (150.40 km ) of land and 0.87 square miles (2.26 km ) of water (1.48%). The topography of
1540-635: The township include Hopewell Hunt, Brandon Farms and Elm Ridge. The 2010 United States census counted 17,304 people, 6,282 households, and 4,925 families in the township. The population density was 298.2 inhabitants per square mile (115.1/km ). There were 6,551 housing units at an average density of 112.9 per square mile (43.6/km ). The racial makeup was 86.74% (15,010) White , 2.10% (364) Black or African American , 0.07% (12) Native American , 8.89% (1,539) Asian , 0.01% (1) Pacific Islander , 0.52% (90) from other races , and 1.66% (288) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.31% (573) of
1584-409: The township is one of rolling hills and small mountains, with The Sourlands encompassing the northern and western portions of the township and flatter terrain further southeast. Baldpate Mountain , in the western part of the township, is the highest hill, at 480 feet (150 m) above sea level. The lowest elevation is between 20 and 40 feet, located where Jacobs Creek joins the Delaware River in
1628-505: The township was $ 93,640, and the median income for a family was $ 101,579. Males had a median income of $ 66,849 versus $ 47,701 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 43,947. About 0.9% of families and 1.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. Hopewell Township is governed under the Township form of government, one of 141 municipalities (of
1672-530: The vote (3,826 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 36.5% (2,257 votes), and other candidates with 1.7% (107 votes), among the 6,322 ballots cast by the township's 12,818 registered voters (132 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 49.3%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 48.9% of the vote here (3,503 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 42.9% (3,074 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 6.9% (497 votes) and other candidates with 0.5% (36 votes), among
1716-508: The year 1900. As of May 2010 , the township had a total of 189.67 miles (305.24 km) of roadways, of which 136.96 miles (220.42 km) are maintained by the municipality, 36.68 miles (59.03 km) by Mercer County and 16.03 miles (25.80 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . Several major highways pass through the township. Route 29 passes through the southwestern part of Hopewell alongside
1760-486: Was New Amsterdam . His descendants maintained the family farm for over 200 years. The township was formerly the name for one of two portions of 800 acres (3.2 km ) of land purchased in 1714 by William Trent , and was formally set off to Hunterdon County , when that county was created on March 11, 1714. Trenton Township was formed out of this estate on June 3, 1719, later to become the City of Trenton . Hopewell Township
1804-428: Was $ 132,813 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 15,634) and the median family income was $ 151,394 (+/− $ 9,062). Males had a median income of $ 106,431 (+/− $ 9,830) versus $ 66,285 (+/− $ 11,820) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 55,219 (+/− $ 3,466). About 0.6% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over. As of
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1848-415: Was incorporated by Royal charter on March 1, 1755, and was re-incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798, as one of the state's initial group of 104 townships. Hopewell Township became part of Mercer County at its creation on February 22, 1838. Portions of the township were taken to form Marion Township (February 22, 1838, reverted to Hopewell Township on February 14, 1839),
1892-679: Was supposed to be where the Somerset Freeway would have started in the south, ending in the north in either Piscataway or Franklin Township . This would have completed Interstate 95 in New Jersey . The cancellation of this project led to having the New Jersey Turnpike carry the interstate numbering instead. Originally, I-295 had extended into Hopewell Township and ended where the supposed Somerset Freeway interchange
1936-543: Was to be built. Ultimately, the Somerset Freeway was canceled in 1982. I-295 was redesignated I-95 from the canceled interchange to the exit at U.S. Route 1 in 1993. In March 2018, I-95 through Hopewell Township became I-295 as part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike/Interstate 95 Interchange Project that completed the gap in I-95. NJ Transit provides bus service between the township and Trenton on
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