Bonhamtown, New Jersey facts for kids
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Bonhamtown, New Jersey
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Main Street at Morris Avenue
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 Bonhamtown, New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Bonhamtown, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Bonhamtown, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Township | Edison |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| ZIP code |
08837
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| GNIS feature ID | 874849 |
Bonhamtown is a section of Edison Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.
The area was named after Nicholas Bonham, a freeholder from the 17th century. Along with New Dover, New Durham, and Stelton it is one of the older historical communities established when the municipality was known as Raritan Township.
Bonhamtown is surrounded by several major roads, which include: Interstate 287, the New Jersey Turnpike, U.S. Route 1, Route 27, and Route 440.
The Bonhamtown Branch of Conrail Shared Assets Operations (CRCX) runs through the area from the Northeast Corridor to Raritan Center, site of the former Raritan Arsenal.
Transportation hub
Located within Edison, which is considered a transportation hub, Bonhamtown is surrounded by several major roads. These include: Interstate 287, the New Jersey Turnpike, U.S. Route 1, Route 27, and Route 440.
