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Stillwater Township is a Township located in Sussex County, New Jersey. It is a farming community with a small "village." Stillwater is known for its lakeside summer residences, abundant limestone and lime kilns. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township had a total population of 4,267.

Map of Stillwater Township and Sussex County

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.

Government

Local government

The Township of Stillwater operates under the Township form of government. Three Committee Members are elected at large, one each year, for a three year term. The Mayor andDeputy Mayor are appointed to one-year terms by the Township Committee members at the annual reorganization meeting. Each Committee Member serves a three-year term of office, with one or two seats coming up for election each year.

Members of the Stillwater Township Committee are Mayor Lou Sylvester (term ends December 2006). Deputy Mayor Al Fuoco (2006), Jay Burd (2007), Paul Klimek (2005) and Diane Schlecter (2007).

Federal, state and county representation

Stillwater Township is in the Fifth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 24th Legislative District.

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 5th congressional district is represented by Josh Gottheimer (D, Wyckoff). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Andy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031).

For the 2024-2025 session, the 24th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Parker Space (R, Wantage Township) and in the General Assembly by Dawn Fantasia (R, Franklin) and Mike Inganamort (R, Chester Township). Template:NJ Governor

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Education

Students in Kindergarten through sixth grade attend the Stillwater Township School with a population of 450 students.

The students of middle and high school age attend Kittatinny Regional High School located in Hampton Township. The high school is part of the Kittatinny Regional School District, a comprehensive regional 7-12 high school serving 1,300 students who reside in Fredon Township, Hampton Township, Sandyston Township, Stillwater Township and Walpack Township. The high school is located in Hampton, about 7 minutes outside of the County seat of Newton.

Sources

  1. Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 3, 2019.
  2. Biography, Congressman Josh Gottheimer. Accessed January 3, 2019. "Josh now lives in Wyckoff, New Jersey with Marla, his wife who was a federal prosecutor, and their two young children, Ellie and Ben."
  3. U.S. Sen. Cory Booker cruises past Republican challenger Rik Mehta in New Jersey, PhillyVoice. Accessed April 30, 2021. "He now owns a home and lives in Newark's Central Ward community."
  4. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/andy-kim-new-jersey-senate/
  5. Legislative Roster for District 24, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 18, 2024.
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