Pennington

Pennington is a borough in Mercer County, New Jersey with residential neighborhoods, local shops, and tree-lined streets. The community sits at 69 meters elevation and covers approximately one square kilometer of land.

The settlement was originally named Queenstown in honor of Queen Anne before being renamed Pennington. Borough status was officially granted on January 31, 1890.

Pennington Day in May brings the community together with a street fair, music, and a parade organized by local businesses and groups that celebrate neighborhood bonds.

The borough is a dry town where alcohol sales are not permitted, though Route 31 and Interstate 295 provide good road access. This makes travel through the area straightforward for visitors and those passing through.

Pennington is one of 21 'doughnut towns' in New Jersey, an independent municipality completely surrounded by Hopewell Township. This geographic oddity makes it a curious example of how local boundaries can create unusual configurations.

Location: Mercer County

Elevation above the sea: 69 m

Shares border with: Hopewell Township

Website: https://penningtonboro.org

GPS coordinates: 40.32833,-74.79083

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:11