Stockholm, New Jersey

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Stockholm, New Jersey
Unincorporated community
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Stockholm, New Jersey
Stockholm's location in Sussex County (Inset: Sussex County in New Jersey)
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Stockholm, New Jersey
Stockholm, New Jersey (New Jersey)
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Stockholm, New Jersey
Stockholm, New Jersey (the United States)
Coordinates: 41°05′22″N74°31′02″W / 41.08944°N 74.51722°W / 41.08944; -74.51722
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of New Jersey.svg  New Jersey
County Sussex
Township Hardyston
Elevation
1,033 ft (315 m)
Population
 (2010) [1]
 • Total3,457
ZIP Code
07460
GNIS feature ID0880911 [2]
Members of the Stockholm Fire Department graduating from Firefighter 1 and 2 courses at the Fire Academy. Pictured from left to right is Bob Cook, Timothy Kopf, Thomas Kopf, Travis Henderson, Brandon Kopf, Anthony Rosta, Conner Griesel, Joe Ionta Sr., Kevin Fryer, Tom Conroy, and Ryan Webb. Dfjvbgsfngsdnoadmvolmv.jpg
Members of the Stockholm Fire Department graduating from Firefighter 1 and 2 courses at the Fire Academy. Pictured from left to right is Bob Cook, Timothy Kopf, Thomas Kopf, Travis Henderson, Brandon Kopf, Anthony Rosta, Conner Griesel, Joe Ionta Sr., Kevin Fryer, Tom Conroy, and Ryan Webb.

Stockholm is an unincorporated community located in the southeastern part of Hardyston Township in Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. [4] Its ZIP Code is 07460. Like many neighboring towns, Stockholm is home to a number of lakes including Deer Trail Lakes, Lake Stockholm, Lake Gerard, Beaver Lake, Lake Tamarack and Summit Lake.

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Stockholm was known in colonial times as "Snufftown", which got its name from the action for traveling to the top of the mountain to go buy liquor. Those residing in other towns would proceed to Snufftown to go drinking. [5] The New Jersey Midland Railway named a station in the area "Stockholm", which replaced "Snufftown". [6] Despite the name, there is no evidence of a connection to Sweden or to settlement by Swedes in the area. [7]

As of the 2010 United States Census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07460 was 3,457. [1]

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Stockholm has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. [8] This climate makes it suitable for naturism and the Rock Lodge Club naturist resort is near Lake Stockholm.

Recreation

Inside the Skyland's Ice World Lobby located in Stockholm, New Jersey 65a1d017fa5edfde771c6274 Skylands Lobby.jpg
Inside the Skyland's Ice World Lobby located in Stockholm, New Jersey

Located on Route 23, Skyland's Ice World opened in 2004, giving North Jersey access to ice rinks the size of NHL standards. Skyland's holds yearly training camps for all ages, as well as weekly "open skate" which gives the public opportunities to skate.. [10]

Emergency service

The Stockholm Fire Department, also known as the Hardyston Fire Department Company 1, was founded in 1955. It is located at 7 Colson Terrace. [11]

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Hardyston Township include:

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References

  1. 1 2 DP-1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 from the 2010 Demographic Profile Data for ZCTA 07460 Archived 2020-02-13 at archive.today , United States Census Bureau. Accessed May 6, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Stockholm". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  4. ↑ Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed June 9, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Historical marker coming to Snufftown-Stockholm", New Jersey Herald , October 1, 2011. Accessed February 5, 2024. "The Rev. Alanson A. Haines in Hardyston Memorial (1888) described the origin of this name Snufftown from liquor sold on the top of the mountain. The men who went there to have their jugs filled called it 'going to buy snuff.' Haines added that 'subsequently going to Snufftown was equivalent to going on a drinking carouse.'"
  6. ↑ Sweetman, Jennie. "Jennie Sweetman: Historical marker coming to Snufftown-Stockholm", New Jersey Herald , October 1, 2011. Accessed May 6, 2015.
  7. ↑ McCabe, Wayne T. "Sussex County Lost, June 25: Village of Stockholm", New Jersey Herald , June 25, 2017. Accessed February 7, 2024. "The village of Stockholm, in Hardyston Township, is located immediately adjacent to the border dividing Sussex and Passaic counties, on the extreme eastern side of the township. Despite its name, there has never been any known Swedish settlement in this area."
  8. ↑ Climate Summary for Stockholm, New Jersey
  9. ↑ "Skylands Ice World - Arena Overview". www.skylandsiceworldnj.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Skylands Ice World - Arena Overview". www.skylandsiceworldnj.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Contact Us — Hardyston Township Fire Department". hardystonfiredept.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  12. ↑ About Us / Historical Timeline, Rock Lodge Club. Accessed January 14, 2018. "1910 - census indicates A.L.A. Himmelwright is living in Stockholm, NJ with his family and 3 servants."
  13. ↑ Staff. "Artist activists will come together to support county Democrats", New Jersey Herald , May 7, 2017. Accessed January 13, 2018. "Billeisen, who will emcee the evening, will be joined by Seth Danner and Christopher Sieber, Stockholm resident and two-time Tony nominee for Monty Python's Spamalot and Shrek The Musical, along with other contributing performers."
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