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'''Stillwater Township''' of ] is a farming community with a small village. Stillwater is known for its lakeside summer residences, abundant limestone and ]s. As of the ] census, the township had a total population of 4,267. | ||
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Stillwater Township of Sussex County, New Jersey is a farming community with a small village. Stillwater is known for its lakeside summer residences, abundant limestone and lime kilns. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 4,267.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 73.5 km² (28.4 mi²). 70.2 km² (27.1 mi²) of it is land and 3.3 km² (1.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.44% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 4,267 people, 1,494 households, and 1,154 families residing in the township. The population density is 60.7/km² (157.3/mi²). There are 2,030 housing units at an average density of 28.9/km² (74.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 97.96% White, 0.16% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. 2.09% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,494 households out of which 41.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% are married couples living together, 6.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% are non-families. 17.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.85 and the average family size is 3.27.
In the township the population is spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.6 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $63,750, and the median income for a family is $71,563. Males have a median income of $48,580 versus $35,505 for females. The per capita income for the township is $24,933. 2.8% of the population and 1.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.1% of those under the age of 18 and 7.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
History timeline
- 1741, Casper Shafer built the Stillwater gristmill about half a mile from the present mill site.
- 1764, the Stillwater gristmill is moved to its present location. It operated there until 1840.
- 1844, the gristmill is rebuilt and powered by water from the Paulinskill. Casper Shafer, living in a stone house near the mill, was only one of three inhabitants of Stillwater at the time. Casper's son, Nathan Armstrong Shafer lived in Whitehall manor, which he built near what is now the center of the village. Aline Murray, the widow of poet Joyce Kilmer later lived in Whitehall.
- Early 1900s, Swartswood Lake became a major resort. Weekenders took the train into nearby Blairstown through the 1940s to stay at such places as the North Shore Inn, The Casino, and The Dove Island Inn (now a private home). Later, summer cabins became popular with Brooklyn weekenders.
- 1910, the Stillwater creamery was built. Borden later took control of the creamery.
- 1920s, the Paulinskill River was dammed to create Paulinskill Lake and many summer residences sprang up. These summer cottages have grown into what is now a year-round community.
Today the Presbyterian Church is the most prominent feature in Stillwater village. Opposite the church is the former Stillwater Academy, an old schoolhouse. The old schoolhouse is now home to the local historical society museum. Stillwater was, and still is, primarily agricultural. The area is dotted with lime kilns, which used to burn lime to enrich the soil, but are now obsolete, becoming lost to history and the overgrowth of vegetation. An intact mill still exists on Millbrook Road, a little more than two miles from Stillwater village.
Sources
- http://abshafer.com/index.html
- http://www.njskylands.com/tnstlwtr.htm
- http://www.njskylands.com/tnmills.htm