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Country
  
United States

County
  
Hunterdon

ZIP code
  
08551

Elevation
  
67 m

State
  
New Jersey

Township
  
East Amwell

GNIS feature ID
  
0879697

Local time
  
Thursday 8:57 AM

Ringoes, New Jersey

Weather
  
3°C, Wind N at 6 km/h, 60% Humidity

Restaurants
  
The Harvest Moon Inn, Dunkin' Donuts, Union Barbecue, Mom's Restaurant, Frank's Pizzeria

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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 2010 United States Census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08551 was 5,532.

Contents

Map of Ringoes, East Amwell Township, NJ 08551, USA

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.

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
  • Matt Ioannidis (born 1994), defensive end for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League.
  • Andrew Maguire (born 1939), represented New Jersey's 7th congressional district from 1975 to 1981
  • 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.

    References

    Ringoes, New Jersey Wikipedia