Little Silver

Little Silver is a borough located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, and is part of the New York Metropolitan Area. It is situated near the Navesink River and is bordered by the towns of Fair Haven, New Jersey, Rumson, New Jersey, and Shrewsbury, New Jersey. The borough is also close to the Sandy Hook Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, making it a popular destination for Jersey Shore visitors, including those from New York City and Philadelphia.

Geography

Little Silver is located at the intersection of Route 35 and Route 36, and is situated near the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike. The borough's geography is characterized by its coastal location, with the Navesink River forming its western border and the Sandy Hook Bay to the east. The nearby Hartshorne Woods County Park and the Seabrook-Wilson House are popular destinations for outdoor recreation and historic preservation, and are also close to the Monmouth University campus. The borough's coastal location makes it vulnerable to Hurricane Sandy-style storms, which have impacted nearby communities such as Sea Bright, New Jersey and Long Branch, New Jersey.

History

The area that is now Little Silver was originally settled by the Lenape Native American tribe, and was later colonized by European Americans from England and Scotland. The borough was officially incorporated in 1923, and was named after the Little Silver Creek that runs through the area. The nearby Monmouth Battlefield State Park and the Allaire State Park are historic sites that commemorate the American Revolutionary War and the Industrial Revolution in the region, and are also close to the Freehold Township, New Jersey and Howell Township, New Jersey. The borough has a rich history, with notable residents including Woodrow Wilson, who summered in the area, and Dorothy Parker, who lived in nearby West Long Branch, New Jersey.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough had a population of 5,950, with a diverse range of residents from nearby communities such as Red Bank, New Jersey and Middletown Township, New Jersey. The borough has a strong sense of community, with many residents commuting to nearby cities such as New York City and Newark, New Jersey for work, while others are employed at local institutions such as Monmouth Medical Center and Brookdale Community College. The borough is also home to a number of community organizations, including the Little Silver Public Library and the Monmouth County Historical Association, which are also close to the Count Basie Theatre and the Two River Theater.

Economy

The economy of Little Silver is driven by a mix of small businesses, professional services, and tourism, with many residents commuting to nearby cities such as Jersey City, New Jersey and Hoboken, New Jersey for work. The borough is home to a number of shops and restaurants, including those in the Downtown Red Bank area, and is also close to the Monmouth Mall and the Freehold Raceway Mall. The nearby Fort Monmouth and the Naval Weapons Station Earle are major employers in the region, and are also close to the Garden State Arts Center and the PNC Bank Arts Center.

Education

The Little Silver School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, with students attending Point Road School and Markham Place School. High school students attend Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, which is also attended by students from nearby Rumson, New Jersey and Fair Haven, New Jersey. The borough is also home to a number of private schools, including Ranney School and Christian Brothers Academy, which are also close to the Monmouth University and the Brookdale Community College.

Transportation

Little Silver is accessible by car via Route 35 and Route 36, and is also served by New Jersey Transit buses, which provide connections to nearby cities such as New York City and Philadelphia. The borough is also close to the Long Branch, New Jersey train station, which provides access to the North Jersey Coast Line and the Northeast Corridor Line, and is also near the Monmouth Executive Airport and the Newark Liberty International Airport. The nearby Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike provide easy access to the borough, making it a popular destination for visitors from nearby communities such as Sea Girt, New Jersey and Manasquan, New Jersey.