Flemington

Flemington is a borough government in Hunterdon County, spread across two valley landscapes with the South Branch Raritan River running through it. The compact town center sits along Main Street with period buildings dating from the 1800s and early 1900s.

The settlement began in the 1700s around grain mills and became formally independent in 1910. Growth accelerated in the 1800s when the railroad connected the town to larger markets.

The borough grew from Quaker and Dutch settlement, with those origins reflected in street names and local institutions that residents recognize today. This heritage shapes how the community understands itself and connects to its past.

The downtown area is small and walkable with shops and services clustered close together. Most destinations in town are reachable on foot from the central streets.

In 1935 the town hosted the high-profile trial of Bruno Hauptmann for the Lindbergh kidnapping case. The hearings drew journalists from around the world to the courthouse and put the small town in the global spotlight.

Location: Hunterdon County

Elevation above the sea: 50 m

Shares border with: Raritan Township

Website: https://historicflemington.com

GPS coordinates: 40.50870,-74.86010

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:19