When was Basking Ridge officially chartered as a township?
Official chartering of the township occurred on the 21st of May 1760 under King George II. Sir Francis Bernard received the grant that included what is now Basking Ridge.
Questions about Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened to General Charles Lee in Basking Ridge during December 1776?
On the 13th of December 1776, General Charles Lee visited Widow White's tavern in Basking Ridge and rode there with only a minimal guard while searching for female sociability. Banastre Tarleton led the 16th Queen's Light Dragoons to capture him the following morning.
How many people lived in Basking Ridge according to the 2020 census?
That year recorded a population of 7,196 people when it was listed as a census designated place in 2020. Prior data relied on ZIP Code Tabulation Area figures for 07920 where the 2010 count showed 26,747 residents across that broader area.
Which buildings in Basking Ridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places?
Several properties now sit on the National Register including the Brick Academy built in 1809 and the Van Dorn Mill dates back to 1768 but was rebuilt in 1843 using thousands of stones from nearby hedgerows. The Presbyterian Church constructed in 1839 features Greek Revival architecture and stands listed on both state and national registers.
When did William Annin Middle School open its doors in Basking Ridge?
William Annin Middle School opened its doors on the 28th of September 1969 after construction began in 1968. Named for a colonial patriot who settled there in 1722, the facility contains grades six through eight today.