Amsterdam, New Jersey facts for kids
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Amsterdam, New Jersey
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Historic house at 5 Amsterdam Road
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 Amsterdam, New Jersey
Location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Amsterdam, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Amsterdam, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| Township | Holland |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 874335 |
Amsterdam is an unincorporated community located within Holland Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Located on the southern flank of the Musconetcong Mountain, the area was settled in the first half of the 18th century. It was later named after Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Amsterdam Historic District, encompassing the community, was listed on the state and national registers of historic places in 1995.
History
By 1881, Amsterdam had a saw mill, carpenter shop, and shoe shop.
The former Belvidere Delaware Railroad passed through Amsterdam.
Images for kids
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Bank barns, view from Church Road
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House at 33 Amsterdam Road
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