Essex County · Caldwell

Caldwell, New Jersey Town Guide

A practical guide to Caldwell’s downtown, community institutions, local history, businesses, dining and visitor resources.

Caldwell Community Snapshot

Downtown Caldwell

Bloomfield Avenue and Provost Square form the borough’s compact commercial and civic center, with independent shops, restaurants, professional offices and municipal services.

Presidential History

The Grover Cleveland Birthplace at 207 Bloomfield Avenue preserves the birthplace of the only U.S. president born in New Jersey.

Education

Caldwell University is in the borough, while Caldwell-West Caldwell Public Schools serve the local public-school community.

Grover Cleveland Birthplace in Caldwell, New Jersey
Grover Cleveland Birthplace, Caldwell. Existing NJTGO town image retained.

Community Institutions

First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell — 326 Bloomfield Avenue · 973-228-0310

Saint Aloysius Parish — 219 Bloomfield Avenue · 973-226-0221

Congregation Agudath Israel — 20 Academy Road · 973-226-3600

Caldwell United Methodist Church — 8 Academy Road · 973-226-4410

Prospect Hill Cemetery — Westville Avenue between Thomas Street and Prospect Street; administered through First Presbyterian Church.

Codey Funeral Home — 54 Roseland Avenue · 973-226-6696

Dancy Funeral Home — 9 Smull Avenue · 973-226-1166

Useful Caldwell Destinations

Grover Cleveland Birthplace Historic Site

207 Bloomfield Avenue.

Grover Cleveland Park

A major West Essex park adjoining Caldwell and Essex Fells, useful for recreation and walking.

Caldwell Community Center

Local recreation and community programming.

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