Lambertville is a

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within Hunterdon County in the U.S. state of

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. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 4,139, an increase of 233 (+6.0%) from the 3,906 recorded at the 2010 census, which in turn reflected an increase of 38 (1.0%) from the 3,868 counted in the 2000 census. Lambertville is situated on the banks of the

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in southwestern Hunterdon County, directly across the river from New Hope,

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. In the 18th century, the area was named after various operators of ferries across the river to Pennsylvania, ultimately becoming known as Coryell's Ferry, after its owner, Emanuel Coryell. Coryell's Ferry was the western terminus of the New Jersey portion of York Road, which became U.S. Route 202, connecting

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and

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. The community was named Lambertville in 1810, when the post office was established, in honor of John Lambert, a resident who had served as

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and acting governor of New Jersey, and who was responsible for the opening of the post office.History
Lambertville Historical Society. Accessed November 20, 2019. "Their descendant, John Lambert, served in the United States Senate during Thomas Jefferson’s administration. He persuaded the Postal Service to open an office at Coryell’s Ferry. His nephew, Captain John Lambert, was appointed postmaster and his inn was designated as the post office. Having procured a post office for Coryell’s Ferry, the Lamberts renamed the village Lambert’s Ville in 1810." In June 2022, ''

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'' described Lambertville as a gay-friendly travel destination with a quieter vibe than New York's

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'', June 16, 2022. Accessed December 18, 2023. "My destination was New Hope, Pa., and Lambertville, N.J., waterside towns separated by a bridge and a state line, but joined by reputations as L.G.B.T.Q.-friendly spots."

History

Originally settled by the

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(Delaware) Native Americans, a area around Lambertville was acquired for 700 Pounds by the Council of West Jersey and divided into smaller plots. The earliest European settler in present-day Lambertville was John Holcombe, who purchased a lot and built a stone home in 1744. Emanuel Coryell bought a property in the area in 1732, which was used for commercial purposes. He received a charter to operate a ferry connecting what is now Lambertville and New Hope, and opened a tavern and inn to host travelers stopping halfway along the route between

and

. The settlements on either side of the Delaware River were each called Coryell's Ferry. During the

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and his colonial forces twice camped at the home John Holcombe built in 1744. The

and the Delaware and Raritan Canal were instrumental in the early prosperity of Lambertville. In June 1834, the opening of the canal was celebrated with a barge ride from Trenton to Lambertville. The canal's completion was not without hardship. 4,000 Irish immigrants were hired to dig the canal with pick and shovel. During the construction, an epidemic of

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broke out in 1832 and dozens of men were buried along the banks of the canal and the Delaware. Lambertville was originally incorporated as a

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by an act of the

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on March 1, 1849, from portions of West Amwell Township. It was reincorporated as a city on March 26, 1872.Snyder, John P
''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606–1968''
Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 156. Accessed May 29, 2024. In the 19th century, due to its proximity to the canal and the Belvidere Delaware Railroad, Lambertville became a factory town. The range of products extended from underwear to rubber bands. After the introduction of motorized vehicles made the canal obsolete, the factories began shutting down. Some lasted into the 1970s. The railroad continued to serve as a vital freight carrier until the mid-1970s. Later, the Black River and Western Railroad acquired the line into town and operated short-distance local freight trains and scenic tourist passenger excursion trains into the late 1990s. Starting in the early 1980s, with pioneers including the Jonsdottir art gallery, Hamilton Grill and the Lambertville Station eatery (a hotel soon followed), the city began to attract artists and other creative types. These days, much of the town's 18th- and 19th-century flavor remains, including many restored houses. The town has become a tourist destination, with many shops, galleries, restaurants, and B&Bs. The canal path offers cyclists, joggers and walkers a level place to exercise and enjoy views of the canal and Delaware River in all seasons. Lambertville is also largely noted for its socially progressive culture, similar to the neighboring city of New Hope, Pennsylvania.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an area of 1.23 square miles (3.17 km²), including 1.08 square miles (2.81 km²) of land and 0.14 square miles (0.36 km²) of water (11.46%). The city borders Delaware Township and West Amwell Township in Hunterdon County and New Hope and Solebury Township across the

in Bucks County,

. The Delaware and Raritan Canal flows through the western half of Lambertville, parallel to the Delaware River. Sections of the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park are in the city, including trails and bridges.

Climate

Lambertville's climate is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally cold winters. According to the

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system, Lambertville has a

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, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 3,906 people, 1,958 households, and 897 families in the city. The

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was . There were 2,075 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 91.30% (3,566)

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, 1.95% (76) Black or African American, 0.20% (8) Native American, 1.31% (51) Asian, 0.00% (0)

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, 4.12% (161) from other races, and 1.13% (44) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.75% (381) of the population. Of the 1,958 households, 15.3% had children under the age of 18; 36.0% were married couples living together; 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 54.2% were non-families. Of all households, 41.4% were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.72. 13.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 36.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 93.6 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010

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showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars)

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was $71,532 (with a margin of error of +/− $7,040) and the median family income was $100,952 (+/− $14,554). Males had a median income of $57,596 (+/− $17,671) versus $53,869 (+/− $30,408) for females. The

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for the borough was $47,684 (+/− $6,399). About 2.3% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the

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, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census there were 3,868 people, 1,860 households, and 939 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 1,961 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 94.65%

, 1.94%

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, 0.34% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 0.05%

, 0.90% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 3.10% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Lambertville city, New Jersey
,

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. Accessed November 15, 2012.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Lambertville city, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
,

. Accessed November 15, 2012. There were 1,860 households, out of which 18.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.3% were

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living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.5% were non-families. 38.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. 3.7% have unmarried partners. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.82. In the city the population was spread out, with 15.4% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $52,647, and the median income for a family was $80,669. Males had a median income of $47,313 versus $40,369 for females. The

for the city was $36,267. About 4.5% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the

, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Lambertville is the only city in Hunterdon County, and describes itself as one of the smallest cities in the United States. It is governed within the Faulkner Act (formally known as the Optional Municipal charter Law) under the Small Municipality form of government (Plan C), which is available only for municipalities with a population of under 12,000, and was implemented in Lambertville by direct petition as of January 1, 1983. This form of government is used by 18 municipalities (of the 564) statewide and is available to municipalities with fewer than 12,000 residents at the time of adoption. The government comprises the mayor and the four-member city council, with all positions elected

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on a partisan basis in the November general elections. The mayor is elected directly by the voters to a three-year term of office. Council members serve a term of three years, which are staggered so that two seats come up for election in two years in a three-year cycle, with the mayoral election in the third year.''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'',

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Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 103. The mayor exercises executive power; presides over the council with voice and vote, but has no veto power; appoints council committees; appoints the municipal clerk, attorney, tax assessor, tax collector and treasurer, all with council confirmation. The council exercises legislative power and approves the mayor's appointees. , Lambertville's mayor is Democrat Andrew J. Nowick, whose term of office ends December 31, 2024. Members of the city council are Bendetta Lambert (D, 2023), Karen Kominsky (D, 2025), Evan Lide (D, 2025) and Steven Stegman (D, 2023).Mayor and Council Members
Borough of Lambertville. Accessed May 3, 2023.City of Lambertville
Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed February 4, 2023.''2022 County and Municipal Directory''
Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed May 1, 2023.Hunterdon County District Canvass November 8, 2022, General Election
Hunterdon County, New Jersey, updated November 21, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.November 2, 2021 District Report Hunterdon County Official Results
Hunterdon County, New Jersey, updated November 12, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.November 3, 2020 District Report Hunterdon County Official Results
Hunterdon County, New Jersey, updated November 20, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2021. In December 2019, the council selected Madeline Urbish to fill the seat expiring in December 2020 that Elaine Warner had held until she resigned earlier that month. In November 2018, the city council appointed Julia Taylor to fill the seat expiring in December 2019 that became vacant following the resignation the previous month of Steven M. Stegman, who left office to focus on family issues. In the 2020 City Council primary elections, incumbents Asaro and Urbish lost to Democratic challengers Stegman and Benedetta Lambert, who went on to win in the general election on November 3. On January 19, 2021, the Borough of Flemington canceled the service agreement to share Business Administrators with Lambertville.

Federal, state and county representation

Lambertville is in the 7th Congressional DistrictPlan Components Report
New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020. and the 15th state legislative district.Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District
New Jersey Department of State. Accessed February 1, 2020.''2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''
New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed October 30, 2019.

Politics

As of March 2011, there were 3,053 registered voters in Lambertville, of whom 1,395 (45.7%) were registered Democrats, 569 (18.6%) were registered Republicans and 1,087 (35.6%) were unaffiliated. Two voters were registered as either Libertarians or Greens. In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat

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received 71.8% of the vote (1,684), ahead of Republican

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's 26.7% (627), and other candidates' 1.5% (35), among the 2,361 ballots cast by the city's 3,296 registered voters (15 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 71.6%. In the 2008 presidential election, Obama received 71.1% of the vote (1,744), ahead of Republican

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's 26.8% (658) and other candidates' 1.4% (35), among the 2,453 ballots cast by the city's 3,099 registered voters, for a turnout of 79.2%. In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat

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received 68.1% of the vote (1,495), outpolling Republican

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's 30.8% (677) and other candidates' 0.5% (15), among the 2,195 ballots cast by the city's 2,738 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.2%. In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Democrat Barbara Buono received 54.7% of the vote (798), ahead of Republican

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's 43.4% (633), and other candidates' 2.0% (29), among the 1,501 ballots cast by the city's 3,231 registered voters (41 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 46.5%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 59.5% of the vote (1,068), ahead of Christie's 31.2% (560), Independent Chris Daggett's 6.6% (118) and other candidates' 0.7% (12), among the 1,795 ballots cast by the city's 3,036 registered voters, yielding a 59.1% turnout.

Transportation

, Lambertville had of roadways, of which were maintained by the municipality, by Hunterdon County, by the

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and by the

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. U.S. Route 202 is the most prominent highway to pass through Lambertville. Other major roads that pass through include Route 29, Route 165 and County Route 518. No interstate highways pass through, but there are several nearby, such as Interstate 78 in Franklin Township and Interstate 295 in Hopewell Township. The

operates the toll-free New Hope-Lambertville Toll Supported Bridge which stretches across the

, connecting PA 179 in New Hope, Pennsylvania, with NJ 179. Constructed in 1904 as the third bridge on the site, the bridge stretches across the

. The original bridge, designed by Lewis Wernwag, was constructed in 1814 and destroyed in 1841. A second bridge completed in 1842 was destroyed by flooding in 1903.

Education

The South Hunterdon Regional School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through

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from Lambertville, Stockton and West Amwell Township. Each of the three municipalities had its own school through sixth grade until the Stockton school was closed after the 2017–18 school year; public school students in 7th through

s attend a shared high school in Lambertville. As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 827 students and 108.1 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 7.7:1.District information for South Hunterdon Regional School District

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. Accessed February 1, 2024. Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the

) are South Hunterdon Regional Elementary School for grades PreK–4 (was Lambertville Public School, which had 221 students in grades PreK–6), South Hunterdon Regional Middle School for grades 5–8 (was West Amwell School, with 170 students in grades K–6) and South Hunterdon Regional High School for grades 9–12 (which had 417 students in grades 7–12).''2023-2024 Public School Directory''
Hunterdon County Department of Education. Accessed March 1, 2024. Lambertville is assigned five of the nine seats on the regional district's

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. In a September 2013 special election, voters from Lambertville, Stockton and West Amwell Township passed referendums to dissolve the South Hunterdon Regional High School District and combine the three existing school districts from each municipality ( Lambertville City School District, Stockton Borough School District and West Amwell Township School District), with majorities in each community passing both ballot items. A single combined regional Pre-K–12 district was created, with property taxes levied under a formula in which 57% is based on property values and 43% on the number of students. The executive county superintendent appointed an interim board of education for the new regional district, which was responsible for implementing the merger. Before the creation of the South Hunterdon district, students had attended Lambertville High School, which was constructed in 1854 and closed in September 1960, and has since been the subject of various legends described in '' Weird NJ''. Eighth-grade students from Hunterdon County are eligible to apply to attend the high school programs offered by the Hunterdon County Vocational School District, a county-wide vocational school district that offers career and technical education at its campuses in Raritan Township and at programs sited at local high schools, with no tuition charged.

Community

Annually, in April, the City of Lambertville celebrates the return of the

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, a fish that supplied the Lewis Island Fishery in Lambertville as of 1888. The festival launched in 1981 and is organized by the Greater Lambertville Chamber of Commerce. Featuring vendors' booths focusing on the area arts community, the ShadFest supports local nonprofits that support Lambertville-area residents and businesses. Lambertville is well-known as having a gay friendly vibe, along with its neighboring community of New Hope,

, situated across the

Dining

Lambertville is known for an array of dining opportunities, ranging from casual family-owned to eclectic and upscale options.

Historic sites

Lambertville has several properties listed on the

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. The James W. Marshall House was added in 1970. The Delaware and Raritan Canal, which flows through the city, was added as a historic district in 1973. The Lambertville House was added in 1978. Nearly the entire city was listed as the Lambertville Historic District in 1983. The Kalmia Club was added in 2012. The Lambertville City Hall, originally known as the A. H. Holcombe House, is part of the historic district. File:James W. Marshall House 2023.jpg, James W. Marshall House File:Bridge Tender's House, 15-17 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ.jpg, Bridge Tender's House for the Delaware and Raritan Canal File:Lambertville House, Lambertville, NJ - January 2024.jpg, Lambertville House File:39 York Street, Kalmia Club, Lambertville, NJ.jpg, Kalmia Club File:St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Lambertville, NJ - side view.jpg, St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Lambertville include: * Bradley M. Campbell (born 1961), former head of the

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* Lucilla Green Cheney (1853–1878), physician and medical missionary * James Gould Cozzens (1903–1978), novelist and

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winner * Elsie Driggs (1898–1992), painter mostly known for her contributions to the Precisionist movement of the 1920s * Anne Elstner (1899–1981), actress who played the title role in the radio

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'' Stella Dallas'' from 1937–1955 and operated the River's Edge restaurant in Lambertville until 1973 * Jamie Fox (1954-2017), political strategist * Anne Garefino (born 1959), co-producer of Comedy Central's ''

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'' and the Broadway musical '' The Book of Mormon'' * William Crane Gray (1835–1919), elected in 1892 as the first Bishop of the Episcopal Missionary Jurisdiction of Southern Florida * Harry Haenigsen (1900–1990), cartoonist best known for his comic strip ''

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'' * George Holcombe (1786–1828), member of the

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from New Jersey's at-large congressional district * William Holcombe (1804–1870), first Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota * John E. Hunt (1908–1989), represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the

from 1967 to 1975 * John Lambert (1746–1823), U.S. Senator and namesake of Lambertville * Samuel Lilly (1816–1880), represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district from 1853 to 1855. Lilly served as the first mayor of Lambertville, serving in office from 1849–1852 * Anne Marie Macari (born 1955), poet * James W. Marshall (1810–1885), discoverer of

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in 1848 * James McBride (born 1957), author and musician * Scott Metzger (born 1977), guitarist who has performed with Joe Russo's Almost Dead and Phil and Friends * Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt (1878–1955), Swedish-born, American artist best known for his seascapes and depictions of New Mexico's indigenous culture * Erik Peterson (born 1966), member of the New Jersey General Assembly * Horace Griggs Prall (1881–1951), attorney and politician who served in both houses of the

* John Runk (1791–1872), represented in the

from 1845–1847 * Charles Bradford Smith (1916–2004),

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Brigadier general who received the Silver Star medal for his service in

South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone, with the Yellow Sea to the west and t ...

* Gerald Stern (1925-2022),

poet A poet is a person who studies and creates poetry. Poets may describe themselves as such or be described as such by others. A poet may simply be the creator (thought, thinker, songwriter, writer, or author) who creates (composes) poems (oral t ...

who was Poet Laureate of New Jersey from 2000 to 2002 * Kyle Tress (born 1981), Olympic athlete in the sport of

skeleton A skeleton is the structural frame that supports the body of most animals. There are several types of skeletons, including the exoskeleton, which is a rigid outer shell that holds up an organism's shape; the endoskeleton, a rigid internal fra ...

* Gene Ween (born 1970), founding member of the band Ween * Gary Woodward, author and retired professor who was an early contributor to the field of political communicationGary C. Woodward
The College of New Jersey. Accessed March 18, 2024. "A Coloradan by birth and a resident of Lambertville, New Jersey, Woodward is a Professor Emeritus, author, and former Chairperson of the Department of Communication Studies at The College of New Jersey."

References

External links

Official Lambertville website
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