New Jersey Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Population: 15,757

Located in Warren County

Phillipsburg is located on the Delaware River and is surrounded by rolling hills, woods, farmland, small rivers, and streams. Residents desiring to escape from the hubbub of more developed areas of New Jersey find it an ideal place to live. Convenience isn't sacrificed either - businesses, shopping, banking, state of the art medical facilities, and other services are within 15 minutes driving distance of most homes.

Philadelphia, New York City, and the Pocono Mountains are less than a two hour ride away and offer a variety of recreational, cultural, and tourist attractions to supplement those found in the Phillipsburg area.

South Main Street, the historic business district of Phillipsburg, begins at Union Square, the gateway to New Jersey. The graceful Northampton Street Bridge (built in 1895 and a national civil engineering landmark) links Phillipsburg to its neighbors in the Lehigh Valley on the western side of the Delaware River. Activities including an annual art show take place in the shadow of this scenic span.

South Main Street retains its historic character as it winds its way up "Lawyers Row" past stately townhouses and architecture from a bygone era. While still home to a number of local attorneys, Lawyers Row and other parts of South Main Street now sport restaurants, gift shops, antique stores and the area's only bicycle shop, headquarters of the Phillipsburg Criterium bike races through the downtown streets each September.

Phillipsburg is capitalizing on the success of its sister city, Easton Pa. just across the "free bridge." The Crayola Factory at Two Rivers Landing opened seven years ago and is attracting 370,000 visitors a year. Meanwhile, Phillipsburg has been designated as the site for the New Jersey Transportation Heritage Center.

Phillipsburg has forged a partnership with the Bel-Del Railroad to commence an excursion along the Delaware, which is scheduled to start running in the spring of 2004. The excursion will operate between Phillipsburg and Carpentersville, about four miles downriver. The ride offers scenic views of the Delaware River and will be available for private parties.

Plans call for historic trolley buses to connect a transportation center at the industrial park with the Transportation Heritage Center at the riverfront. The plan also calls for the wetlands at the Lopatcong Creek to be used for passive recreation such as jogging trails.

Phillipsburg has high hopes and a clear vision for its future. New jobs will be created in a small business incubator at the Phillipsburg Power Park. New shopping and eating opportunities will abound in downtown along South Main Street.