Stockholm is an unincorporated community located in the southeastern part of Hardyston Township in Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[3] Its ZIP Code is 07460. Like many neighboring towns, Stockholm is home to a number of lakes including Deer Trail Lakes, Lake Stockholm, Lake Gerard, Beaver Lake, Lake Tamarack and Summit Lake.
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| Coordinates: 41°05′22″N 74°31′02″W / 41.08944°N 74.51722°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Sussex |
| Township | Hardyston |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,457 |
| ZIP Code | 07460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0880911[2] |
Stockholm was known in colonial times as "Snufftown", which got its name from the action for traveling to the top of the mountain to go buy liquor. Those residing in other towns would proceed to Snufftown to go drinking.[4] The New Jersey Midland Railway named a station in the area "Stockholm", which replaced "Snufftown".[5] Despite the name, there is no evidence of a connection to Sweden or to settlement by Swedes in the area.[6]
As of the 2010 United States Census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07460 was 3,457.[1]
Climate
editThis climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Stockholm has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[7] This climate makes it suitable for naturism and the Rock Lodge Club naturist resort is near Lake Stockholm.
Emergency service
editThe Stockholm Fire Department, also known as the Hardyston Fire Department Company 1, was founded in 1955. It is located at 7 Colson Terrace.[8]
Notable people
editPeople who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Hardyston Township include:
- A. L. A. Himmelwright (1865-1936), a civil engineer, author, adventurer and marksman who was the general manager of The Roebling Construction Company.[9]
- Christopher Sieber (born 1969), actor best known for his roles as Kevin Burke in Two of a Kind starring Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, and Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b DP-1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 from the 2010 Demographic Profile Data for ZCTA 07460 Archived 2020-02-13 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed May 6, 2015.
- ^ "Stockholm". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
- ^ Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed June 9, 2016.
- ^ "Historical marker coming to Snufftown-Stockholm", New Jersey Herald, October 1, 2011. Accessed February 5, 2024. "The Rev. Alanson A. Haines in Hardyston Memorial (1888) described the origin of this name Snufftown from liquor sold on the top of the mountain. The men who went there to have their jugs filled called it 'going to buy snuff.' Haines added that 'subsequently going to Snufftown was equivalent to going on a drinking carouse.'"
- ^ Sweetman, Jennie. "Jennie Sweetman: Historical marker coming to Snufftown-Stockholm", New Jersey Herald, October 1, 2011. Accessed May 6, 2015.
- ^ McCabe, Wayne T. "Sussex County Lost, June 25: Village of Stockholm", New Jersey Herald, June 25, 2017. Accessed February 7, 2024. "The village of Stockholm, in Hardyston Township, is located immediately adjacent to the border dividing Sussex and Passaic counties, on the extreme eastern side of the township. Despite its name, there has never been any known Swedish settlement in this area."
- ^ Climate Summary for Stockholm, New Jersey
- ^ "Contact Us — Hardyston Township Fire Department". hardystonfiredept.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ About Us / Historical Timeline, Rock Lodge Club. Accessed January 14, 2018. "1910 - census indicates A.L.A. Himmelwright is living in Stockholm, NJ with his family and 3 servants."
- ^ Staff. "Artist activists will come together to support county Democrats", New Jersey Herald, May 7, 2017. Accessed January 13, 2018. "Billeisen, who will emcee the evening, will be joined by Seth Danner and Christopher Sieber, Stockholm resident and two-time Tony nominee for Monty Python's Spamalot and Shrek The Musical, along with other contributing performers."