TOWN SPOTLIGHT
FLEMINGTON BOROUGH BY DANA FIORI
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n the heart of Hunterdon County, surrounded by Raritan Township, lies the Borough of Flemington. Named after Samuel Fleming, who built the first real home in Felmington in 1756, this 1.077 square mile town packs a lot of history and culture. The courthouse, which still stands on Main Street, was built after the previous burnt down in 1826. Across the street stands the famous Union Hotel, built in 1814. It closed its doors for good in 2008, but progress is being made to transform the hotel back into a place Flemington residents and visitors can enjoy. The courthouse, Union Hotel, and the home of Samuel Fleming, which is now a museum, are just a few places in Flemington with long, interesting history behind them. In fact, by 1980, 65 percent of Flemington Borough was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Beyond the history, Flemington is also known and sought-after for the
surrounding ample and fertile farmland. According to loveflemington.com, Flemington’s Community Partnership organization, “Flemington is minutes from the best of country life— roadside and pick-your-own farms, dairy and buffalo farms, hayrides, corn mazes, pumpkin picking, Christmas tree farms, and beautiful vineyards.” On Saturdays throughout the year, Flemington residents enjoy the locally sourced fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, artisan breads, local honey and more at the Stangl Factory Farmers Market.
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