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Flemington station

Coordinates: 40°30′24″N 74°51′31″W / 40.5067°N 74.8587°W / 40.5067; -74.8587
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Flemington
Central Railroad of New Jersey station
Flemington station in April 2011.
General information
Location157 Main Street, Flemington, New Jersey 08822
Coordinates40°30′24″N 74°51′31″W / 40.5067°N 74.8587°W / 40.5067; -74.8587
Line(s)South Branch
PlatformsSide platform
History
OpenedJuly 1, 1864[1]
ClosedApril 25, 1953[2]
Former services
Preceding station Central Railroad of New Jersey Following station
Terminus South Branch Three Bridges
toward Somerville

Flemington was a former station on the Central Railroad of New Jersey's South Branch in Flemington, New Jersey. The South Branch ran from a wye west of Manville–Finderne station to Flemington. Service at the station began on July 1, 1864 and passenger service was discontinued on April 25, 1953. The station currently serves as a branch of a local bank.

References

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  1. ^ "Hunterdon Republican Archives" (PDF). The Hunterdon Republican. July 1, 1864. p. 188. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  2. ^ "'Friendly Train' Ends Long Career Out of Somerville". The Central New Jersey Home News. April 26, 1953. p. 39. Retrieved November 21, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon