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Introduction to Bernardsville, New Jersey
Bernardsville, New Jersey, in Somerset county, is 12 miles SW of Parsippany, New Jersey and 20 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. About 7,345 people live in Bernardsville.
Bernardsville History
Bernardsville was initially a part of Bernards Township, which was established on February 21, 1798. Until 1840, the area was known as Vealtown. It was renamed Bernardsville in honor of the Colonial governor of New Jersey, Sir Francis Bernard. The first railroad line in the area, the Gladstone Branch, was laid in the area in 1872. The railroad played a significant role in the growth and development of the community. On March 6, 1924, Bernardsville was officially incorporated. After the Civil War, the community witnessed an influx of wealthy and prominent New Yorkers. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and actress Meryl Streep have each resided in Bernardsville.
Bernardsville and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Bernardsville
The Drake House Museum, the Morris Museum, the Whippany Railway Museum and Fosterfields Living Historical Farm are some of the museums in the area. Bernardsville is also close to historic sites like the Waterloo Village, Liberty Hall, Edison National Historic Site and the Van Riper-Hopper House. Washington Rock State Park, Hacklebarney State Park and North Branch Park offer opportunities for fishing, swimming, boating, picnicking and hiking. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Somerset Hills Country Club.
Bernardsville Transportation
Air transportation is available from the Newark Liberty International Airport.
Bernardsville Higher Education
The County College of Morris, Drew University and Raritan Valley Community College are some of the colleges accessible from Bernardsville.
Bernardsville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Bernardsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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