Pittstown is an unincorporated community located at the intersection of the boundaries of Alexandria, Franklin and Union townships in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed June 9, 2016.A Brief History, Township of Franklin. Accessed May 5, 2023. "Villages and hamlets in Franklin are Cherryville (Dogtown until 1856), Quakertown (sometimes called Fairview between 1834 and 1856) and Pittstown (Hoffs until the late 1700s), which also is partly in Alexandria and Union Townships." The area is named after William Pitt. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08867. The area was named Hofftown in the 18th century after landowner Lawrence Hoff.Pittstown Inn History The Pittstown Historic District was listed on the state and national registers of historic places in 1990.

According to the 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 08867 had a population of 5,204.

Historic district

The Pittstown Historic District is a historic district along Pittstown Road and adjacent portions of Race Street and Quakertown Road, encompassing the village. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 11, 1990 for its significance in agriculture, architecture, settlement, industry, transportation, and military history. It includes 79 contributing buildings. With

Sites of interest The Pittstown Barn is a barn built in 1800Property Details across from the intersection of CR 579 and Pittstown Road. The south side of the barn has: "So this is Pittstown" painted on it with "R U Lost" and an old county map underneath. The Pittstown Inn was originally Hoff's Mill. The building, which served as a tavern and informal town hall, was also a stagecoach stopover and place of lodging. The building went through several owners and was later known as the Century Hotel when owned by Moore Furman, before suffering a fire which greatly damaged the interior. The Refine Spa (Furman's Mill) was built as a stone grist mill along the on a tributary of Capoolong Creek by Moore Furman, quartermaster general of George Washington's army.Moore Furman

Notable people People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Pittstown include: Samuel L. Bodine (1900–1958), member of the New Jersey Senate and chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee. Hiram Deats (1810–1887), businessman, agricultural manufacturing. Chris Kappler (born 1967), show jumping competitor and medalist at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.Cosdon, Christina K. "Kappler lands 2nd Invitational", St. Petersburg Times, March 30, 2003. Accessed August 12, 2007. "Kappler, 36, of Pittstown, N.J., bested a field of eight Saturday night in the jumpoff and was the only one to complete two fault-free rounds with his Dutch-bred Royal Kaliber." George H. Morris (born 1938), equestrian Frank Muehlheuser (1926–2006), American football fullback and linebacker who played in the NFL for the Boston Yanks and the New York Bulldogs.Obituary of Frank P. Muehlheuser Jr., Martin Funeral Home. Accessed June 29, 2020. "Frank P. Muehlheuser Jr. - 79, of the Pittstown Section of Alexandria Twp., NJ died Saturday, April 22nd at home." Frederic A. Potts (1836–1888), Republican nominee for Governor of New Jersey in 1880.Fitzgerald, Thomas F. Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey, p. 197. Accessed November 21, 2015. "At Large - Frederic A Potts, Pittstown, Hunterdon" Michelle Tesauro, Survivor: Pearl Islands contestant, who finished in 12th place.Michelle Tesauro, Survivor: Pearl Islands. Accessed June 29, 2020. "From Pittstown, N.J., Tesauro is a 22-year-old student." Elmer H. Wene (1892–1957), member of the United States House of Representatives.Wene, Elmer H., (1892 - 1957), Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed November 21, 2015. "Wene, Elmer H., a Representative from New Jersey; born on a farm near Pittstown, Hunterdon County, N.J., May 1, 1892" Luke Davis, member of the band The Happy Fits. Calvin Langman, member of the band The Happy Fits.

Transportation Alexandria Airport is located 2 statute miles (3 km) west of the central business district.

No Interstate, U.S. or State routes pass through. Only major roads, such as CR 513, CR 519 and CR 579 (which only runs along the northeast border), pass through Alexandria Township.

Interstate 78 passes through neighboring towns Union and Franklin Township.

Wineries Beneduce Vineyards Mount Salem Vineyards

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See also Hunterdon Plateau

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