Hopewell Borough History
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Welcome to Hopewell Borough
Originally settled in the early 1700’s and later incorporated in 1891, Hopewell Borough today remains one of New Jersey’s most quaint and historic treasures. Located at the foot of the Sourland Mountains, Hopewell Borough is a quiet, friendly residential community of approximately 2,000 residents that, through careful planning initiatives at its borders, is nearly surrounded by a green belt of open space. Most of Hopewell Borough today is a designated historic district, with the rest labeled a historic buffer zone, a measure designed to preserve the rich and historical heritage through land use regulations that respect the historic heritage of the community. Local links: |
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The Story of the Hopewell Public Library
The Hopewell Public Library has a busy history in Hopewell Borough, starting in 1914 as the Hopewell Free Public Library. The saga includes four locations in town, multiple purchases of the same building, and combining and splitting with the Hopewell Museum.
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Images of Old Hopewell: A Stroll Through Town - Now and Then
The Hopewell Public Library sponsored a presentation by Jack Koeppel of the Hopewell Valley Historical Society in April 2016, highlighting Hopewell Borough's special 19th century character. In the video below, Jack juxtaposed the old with the new, using images from the collection of the Hopewell Valley Historical Society matched with current views of Hopewell. Videographer: Brian Dixon
A Home in the Country:
The Story of St. Michael's Orphan Asylum & Industrial School The Hopewell Public Library sponsored another presentation by Jack Koeppel of the Hopewell Valley Historical Society in September 2016. Jack depicted the history of St. Michael's Orphanage, using images from the past along with information and stories to help attendees develop a better understanding of the property’s past, present, and future. Videographer: Brian Dixon
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