High Bridge
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Surrounding towns:
Clinton Township and Lebanon Township
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| Government | Historic Places |
| Education | Jobs |
| Arts | Parks |
| Business & Shopping | Places of Worship |
| Cemeteries | Real Estate |
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High Bridge was originally incorporated on March 29, 1871, from portions of Clinton Township and Lebanon Township. On February 19, 1898, the borough of High Bridge was incorporated from portions of the township, with the remainder returned to Clinton and Lebanon Townships five days later.
The borough is located on the South Branch of the Raritan River in the north central part of Hunterdon County. Water from the South Branch was a valuable power source for one of the first ironworks in the United States, established by William Allen and Joseph Turner of Philadelphia. Allen was the mayor of Philadelphia, a Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, and a prominent landowner in New Jersey. The Central Railroad of New Jersey built a high bridge across the river from which structure the locality ultimately took its name.
Government
Borough of High Bridge
71 Main St
High Bridge, NJ 08829
908-638-6455
Departments
Construction Official 908-638-6455 ext. 73
Court Administator 908-638-6455 ext. 21
Fire - 911
(Non-Emergency) 908-638-6383
First Aid - 911
(Non-Emergency) 908-638-4441
Library 908-638-8231
Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
Police - 911
(Non-emergency) 908-638-6500
Public Works 908-638-6588
Senior Citizens
Tax Collector's Office 908-638-6455 ext. 23
Tax Assessor 908-638-6455 ext. 25
Education
High Bridge Elementary School - Elementary Grades PreK - 5
40 Fairview Ave
High Bridge, NJ 08829
908-638-4105
High Bridge Middle School - Grades 6 - 8
50 Thomas Street
High Bridge, NJ 08829
908-638-4101
Vorhees High School - Grades 9 - 12
256 County Road 513
Glen Gardner, NJ 08826
908-638-2199
Private schools
Arts
Art
Cooking
Dance
- Academy of Ballet
147 Fairview Ave
High Bridge, NJ 08829
908-638-6137
Martial Arts
- John Gaddy Karate Studio
6 Dennis Ave
High Bridge, NJ 08829
908-638-5996
- Tiger Dragon Kenpo Karate
26 Fine Rd
High Bridge, NJ 08829
908-638-4207
Music
Performing Arts / Theaters
- Showkids Invitational Theatre
1 Robin Lane
High Bridge, NJ 08829
908-638-5959
Cemeteries
Funeral Homes & Monuments
- Funeral Homes
- Naughright-Scarponi Funeral Home
66 Main St
High Bridge, NJ 08829
908-638-6242
- Naughright-Scarponi Funeral Home
- Monuments
Clubs and Organizations
- High Bridge Business Association
High Bridge, NJ 08829
908-638-6556
- Host Lodge #6F
10 Ridge Rd
High Bridge, NJ 08829
908-638-8300
- New Jersey Astronomical Association
Vorhees State Park
251 Route 513
High Bridge, NJ 08829
908-638-6500
Historic Places
Solitude House
River Road
High Bridge, NJ 08829
(Photo by William Honachefsky Jr., courtesy of HMdb.org)
Patriots imprisoned loyalist Pennsylvania
Governor John Penn and Crown Supreme
Court Justice Benjamin Chew here during the
Revolutionary War. They named the place “Solitude.”
T.I.S.C.O. Complex
Washington Avenue
High Bridge, NJ 08829
(Photo by Alan Edelson courtesy of HMdb.org)
Taylor Iron & Steel Company was the center of the original
1742 Union Iron Works. Late 1800's push to rename
High Bridge to "Tisco" failed.
Parks
- Columbia Trail
Main St Commons
High Bridge, NJ 08829
- The Columbia Trail (part of the Hunterdon County Park System) is used for many activities such as bike riding, walking, bird watching, and more. It runs 5 miles from High Bridge to Califon through Ken Lockwood Gorge and continues to Morristown. Originally owned by NJ Transit, the railroads carried passengers and peaches.
- The Columbia Trail (part of the Hunterdon County Park System) is used for many activities such as bike riding, walking, bird watching, and more. It runs 5 miles from High Bridge to Califon through Ken Lockwood Gorge and continues to Morristown. Originally owned by NJ Transit, the railroads carried passengers and peaches.
- High Bridge Commons On The Wye
Main St
High Bridge, NJ 08829- The Commons on the Wye is located within walking distance of many shops and restaurants. It covers approximately 7 acres. It was originally owned by New Jersey Transit with a track for train turn around. After years of neglect, the Commons was acquired by the town, which cleared the overgrown grass and garbage. Now the Commons is used for trail and town parking, a park, concerts, movies, and an open-air market. There is an open field AND a picturesque gazebo which was remade by 2 Girl Scouts for their gold award, along with a swing and several picnic tables. Located on upper Main Street, It is the starting point for the Columbia Trail.
- The Commons on the Wye is located within walking distance of many shops and restaurants. It covers approximately 7 acres. It was originally owned by New Jersey Transit with a track for train turn around. After years of neglect, the Commons was acquired by the town, which cleared the overgrown grass and garbage. Now the Commons is used for trail and town parking, a park, concerts, movies, and an open-air market. There is an open field AND a picturesque gazebo which was remade by 2 Girl Scouts for their gold award, along with a swing and several picnic tables. Located on upper Main Street, It is the starting point for the Columbia Trail.
- Hunterdon Hills Garden Club
W Main St
High Bridge, NJ 08829
908-832-0554
- Mini Park
Main St & McDonald
High Bridge, NJ 08829
- South Branch Reservation
55 W Main St
High Bridge, NJ 08829
908-782-0422
- Union Forge Park
Mill St
High Bridge, NJ 08829
Places of Worship
- High Bridge Reformed Church
23 Church St
High Bridge, NJ 08829
908-638-8978
- High Bridge United Methodist Church
36 Church Street
High Bridge, NJ 08829
908-638-8229
- St Joseph RC Church
59 Main St
High Bridge, NJ 08829
908-638-6211
Sports & Recreation
Amusement
Baseball
- North Hunterdon Youth Baseball
Jericho Baseball Complex
High Bridge, NJ 08829
Basketball
Boating
Bowling
Diving Instruction
Equestrian
Fishing
- Arch Street Fishing Trail
Arch St
High Bridge, NJ 08829- Located along the South Branch of the Raritan River, this is a popular spot for fisherman. The short trail runs along the river on Arch Street, and has various spots to park and fish off the land, or if preferred, wade into the river. It is a lovely area with many trees, adjacent to both Union Forge Park and the Jerricho Ball Fields.
Fitness
- The Studio
40 Church St
High Bridge, NJ 08829
908-442-5242
Football
Golf
- High Bridge Hills Golf Course
203 Cregar Rd
High Bridge, NJ 08829
908-638-5055- One of the largest areas of open space in High Bridge is the High Bridge Hills Golf Club. It has 93.4 acres in High Bridge and fewer in Lebanon and Clinton Township. The town bought it in 1999 to keep open space as a full 18 hole golf course. The original owners were the Cregars, and then it was the Uhligs dairy farm. Currently the clubhouse is being used for golf tournaments and banquets. High bridge residents get a discount. the Entrance is located on Cregar Road.
- One of the largest areas of open space in High Bridge is the High Bridge Hills Golf Club. It has 93.4 acres in High Bridge and fewer in Lebanon and Clinton Township. The town bought it in 1999 to keep open space as a full 18 hole golf course. The original owners were the Cregars, and then it was the Uhligs dairy farm. Currently the clubhouse is being used for golf tournaments and banquets. High bridge residents get a discount. the Entrance is located on Cregar Road.
Gymnastics
Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
- High Bridge Youth Soccer
908-872-6528
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
- Adult Volleyball
High Bridge Middle School
908-638-8904
