Asbury United Methodist Church
455 Old Main Street
Asbury, NJ 08802
Warren County · Asbury · Broadway · New Village
Franklin Township, New Jersey
A rural Warren County community shaped by farmland, Route 57, the Morris Canal, Bread Lock Park, historic village centers and the industrial legacy of Thomas Edison.
Franklin Township at a Glance
Three VillagesAsbury, Broadway and New Village are the township's three historic village communities.
24 Square MilesA rural landscape of farms, ridges, streams, preserved land and low-density residential areas.
Route 57The township's primary east-west corridor and the spine for Broadway, New Village and many local businesses.
Morris Canal & EdisonNew Village combines canal heritage with Thomas Edison's cement-industry history.
Community Institutions
Broadway United Methodist Church
2233 Route 57
Broadway, NJ 08808
908-869-6429
Broadway Cemetery
2228 Route 57
Broadway, NJ 08808
Asbury Methodist Church Cemetery
Asbury village
Franklin Township, NJ 08802
No current funeral home was verified physically inside Franklin Township strongly enough for inclusion.
Things to Know
Bread Lock Park2627 Route 57 East · canal history, trails, picnic space and a full-size canal-boat replica.
Villa Roller Rink2121 Route 57 · long-running community skating rink.
Franklin Township Community Center2093 Route 57 · municipal and community activity hub.
Farm CountryFarmland preservation and open-space protection remain central to the township's identity.
October 2026
Learn to SkateOctober 7 at Villa Roller Rink.
Fall Rummage SaleOctober 9 at Franklin Township Volunteer Fire / EMS Auxiliary.
County & Canal ProgramsSeasonal programming continues through Warren County parks and heritage organizations.
Election SeasonFranklin Township is actively recruiting poll workers for the 2026 general election.
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