Franklin Township

Franklin Township is an administrative division in Somerset County, New Jersey, encompassing several distinct communities including Somerset, Zarephath, Weston, Voorhees, Ten Mile Run, and Six Mile Run. The area contains diverse residential neighborhoods with Interstate 287 passing through the northern section.

Franklin Township was established on February 21, 1798, as part of the initial group of 104 townships created by New Jersey's Legislature during early settlement. This founding was a key moment in the state's administrative reorganization during that era.

Different neighborhoods such as Pleasant Plains and Kingston each have their own character and host community events throughout the year. These areas reflect the diverse makeup of residents who shape daily life across the township.

The township's layout makes it easy to explore different neighborhoods and communities by car or on foot. Interstate 287 provides quick connections to surrounding areas and other transportation hubs nearby.

The William L. Hutcheson Memorial Forest preserves an old-growth woodland that Rutgers University maintains for research and educational purposes. Visitors can walk through this protected forest and observe natural conditions rarely found in the surrounding region.

Location: Somerset County

Elevation above the sea: 24 m

Shares border with: South Bound Brook, New Brunswick, South Brunswick, North Brunswick, Montgomery Township, Piscataway, Millstone, Hillsborough Township, Manville, Bridgewater Township, Rocky Hill, Princeton

Website: https://franklintwpnj.org

GPS coordinates: 40.47690,-74.55040

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:32