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Ringoes, New Jersey
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A Black River and Western caboose, semaphore, and station depot at the station in Ringoes
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 Ringoes, New Jersey
Location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Ringoes, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Ringoes, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| Township | East Amwell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.72 sq mi (4.44 km2) |
| • Land | 1.71 sq mi (4.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 849 |
| • Density | 497.36/sq mi (192.07/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
08551
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| FIPS code | 34-63120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0879697 |
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Ringoes Historic District
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| NRHP reference No. | 99001544 |
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| Added to NRHP | December 20, 1999 |
Ringoes is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within East Amwell Township in Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The community is served by the United States Postal Service as ZIP Code 08551 and as of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 849.
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History
Ringoes is the oldest known settlement in Hunterdon County, developing around John Ringo's Tavern on the Old York Road, now Route 179. The tavern was the site for many meetings of the Hunterdon Chapter of the Sons of Liberty formed in 1766.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 849 | — | |
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Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Ringoes include:
- Hannah Altman (born 1995), photographer, whose artwork explores lineage, memory, ritual, and storytelling
- James Buchanan (1839–1900), represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district from 1885 to 1893
- Matt Ioannidis (born 1994), defensive end for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League
- Andrew Maguire (born 1939), represented New Jersey's 7th congressional district from 1975 to 1981
- Tom Malinowski (born 1965), representative of New Jersey's 7th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023
- Stan Ploski Jr. (born 1944), retired dirt modified racing driver
- Horace Griggs Prall (1881–1951), acting Governor of New Jersey in 1935
- Jason Read (born 1977), rower who was a gold medalist in the Men's 8+ at the 2004 Summer Olympics
- Herb Ringer (1913–1998), amateur photographer
Economy
- Tabby's Place, cat sanctuary
- Old York Cellars, winery
- Unionville Vineyards, winery
- Black River and Western Railroad, tourist and freight railroad
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ringoes has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.
