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My Hometown

My Hometown. By Rob Davies Comm. 115. Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Demographics. 24,600 people 6, 517 Families 9,300 Households. History. Founded in 1760

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My Hometown

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  1. My Hometown By Rob DaviesComm. 115

  2. Basking Ridge, New Jersey

  3. Demographics • 24,600 people • 6, 517 Families • 9,300 Households

  4. History • Founded in 1760 • In the center of town is an oak tree that was recorded in General William Lane's diary during the American Revolutionary War. On its eastern side is engraved the letters “WL” • On December 13, 1776, General Charles Lee was captured by the British in his room in town. Lee had ranked next to Washington in command.

  5. Sites of Interest • Headquarters of Verizon Wireless, Barnes and Noble and Avaya are located within the area • The Devil's Tree, a local legend, documented in Weird NJmagazine as well in the book is said that it is cursed by the Devil.

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