Bound Brook, Administrative borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States.
Description
Bound Brook is a borough in Somerset County that sits along the Raritan River. Its layout mixes residential neighborhoods with commercial areas spread across a small, walkable area.
History
The settlement started in 1681 near a small stream that served as a boundary marker in early land agreements. The location by the Raritan River later made it a transportation and industrial hub.
Culture
The RiverFest and Memorial Day parade show how residents gather to celebrate together throughout the year. These events shape the way people feel connected to their community and to the river that defines it.
Practical
The Raritan Valley Line railroad station connects directly to Newark and New York City for commuters. This station makes it easy to reach the area by train if you're traveling from nearby cities.
Did you know?
The Green Brook flood control project finished in 2015 with an advanced system to manage water flow. This project protects the lower areas from flooding and shows how the community adapted to river challenges.
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Van Horne House
1.3 km
Old Stone Arch Bridge
1.3 km
Somerset County Court House complex
6.2 km
Van Veghten House
4.4 km
Van Wickle House
6.3 km
Staats House
2.4 km
Brook Arts Center
1 km
Queen's Bridge
1.3 km
Road Up Raritan Historic District
6.1 km
West End Hose Company Number 3
6.7 km
Joseph and Minnie White House
1.6 km
Presbyterian Church at Bound Brook
632 m
Van Veghten's Bridge
4.1 km
St. John's Episcopal Church
6.7 km
Isaac Onderdonk House
5.5 km
Matthias Smock House
6.5 km
Vail-Trust House
4.3 kmUkrainian History and Education Center
3.3 km
Buttermilk Falls
2.5 km
First Reformed Church of Raritan
6.1 km
Chimney Rock Quarry
2.9 km
Somerset County Courthouse
6.1 km
Lord Memorial Fountain
6.1 kmPalace Theatre
931 mManville Theatre
5.6 kmQuail Brook Golf Course
6.3 kmHamilton Street Gallery
1 kmScenic viewpoint
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