The dog bite attorneys in Mountain Lakes, NJ, at Garden State Justice Group, hope you enjoy the following area's history.
Mountain Lakes is a borough located within Morris County, New Jersey. The area is considered a suburb of New York City even though it is a 49-minute drive from the Big Apple. This large borough takes up 1862.4 acres, of which 172.8 acres is water, such as the human-made lakes Birchwood, Crystal, Sunset, and Mountain Lakes.
Herbert Hapgood founded the town in 1910. He formed a planned community full of stucco homes that were referred to as the Hapgoods. The architectural style of the area consisted of colonial and craftsman features. As many as 200 were sold by the end of 1912. The area had expanded to 600 homes by 1923, and in 1924 the area became an independent town.
The Grimes Homestead was built in the 18th century off Craven Road and was home to Dr. John Grimes. Dr. Grimes, a practicing Quaker, was born in 1802 in the home. Dr. Grimes was known for aiding the runaway slaves during the times of the Underground Railroad and was once caught and arrested. Unfortunately, the home is not on display for the public to visit or view but is privately owned as a residence.
Although the area was home to the Grimes Homestead that aided the Underground Railroad, after the formation of the Hapgood's community, it took on the discriminating gentleman's agreement. This agreement prevented many undesirable groups from moving in, including:
The agreement has long since been forgotten, but the area remains one of the least diverse communities in the state. However, the following is the ancestral breakdown of the area:
The area is one of the most expensive in New Jersey, with a corresponding ranking for having the highest income. The average household income was $155,139 in 2010. As many as 97.78% of the working population are employed in white-collar positions, 85.75% have a four-year college degree or higher. The average commute time for the employed residents was just under 35 minutes each way. The occupational breakdown is the following:
Mountain Lakes had a population of 4,160 in 2010, a decrease of 96 residents since 2000. Close to 17.68% were born outside of the country. Although most residents speak English, many speak Chinese and Yiddish. The racial makeup of the area was the following:
To read more: A Historical Look into Boonton, NJ
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Boonton, NJ 07005
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