Page Contents for HOpe, New Jersey

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Government

Chamber of Commerce.

Community events.

Schools.

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Statistics & Facts

The New Jersey state capital is Trenton.
The population of HOpe is approximately 759 (1990), 195 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 266 (1990), 84 (2010).
The distance from HOpe to Washington DC is 105 miles.
The distance to the New Jersey state capital is 55 miles. (as the crow flies)
HOpe is positioned 40.91 degrees north of the equator and 74.97 degrees west of the prime meridian.
HOpe median income is $ 52,500.
The HOpe median home price is $ 175,962.

Location

in northwest New Jersey.
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Weather

seasonal. Here is a Time & Temperature number for Hope:
Time & Temperature
Hope, NJ 07844
Phone: 908-459-4321
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History & History Related Items

Founded by the Moravians in 1769.

Here is a history page for Hope.

The first settler into Hope was Peter Warbass who came from Bethlehem to establish a Moravian settlement in 1769. The settlement was first named Greenland in honor of Samuel Green, a pioneer who entertained the Moravian missionaries on their trips here to baptize and preach to the Indians of the area.
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Attractions

The Hope and Dreams Film Festival

Hope is a beautiful rural community in Northwestern NJ. Restored historic Moravian buildings may be seen in town.
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HOpe City Government

Hope Township Clerk
Great Meadows Rd
Hope, NJ 07844
Phone: 908-459-5011

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Hope Volunteer Fire Dept
Hope, NJ 07844
Phone: 908-459-5803

HOpe Chamber

Hope Chamber of Commerce
High St
Hope, NJ 07844
Phone: 908-459-5700

HOpe Community Events

2000, October 6-8
The Hope and Dreams Film Festival
An Annual Festival!
Place: Inn at Millrace Pond, in Hope, New Jersey
Time: 2-10 pm daily
Sponsored by: Hope and Dreams Film Festival
The Hope and Dreams Film Festival is an annual showcase of competitive films from the USA and Internationally which are shown in an intimate venue.
Select filmmakers are on hand for Q&A during film previews. Now in our 3rd year. Hope, NJ is a historic village northwest of NY City. The film festival draws audiences from the local area and NYC and Philadelphia. Filmmakers come from around the US. The films are features, shorts, documentaries and animation on a variety of subject. Many have won awards.
Email: curator@hopeanddreams.com

HOpe Organizations

Hope Chamber of Commerce
High St
Hope, NJ 07844
Phone: 908-459-5700

HOpe Schools

Hope Board Of Education
320 Johnsonburg Rd
Hope, NJ 07844
Phone: 908-459-4702

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Hope Township School
Rt 611 & Rt 519
Hope, NJ 07844
Phone: 908-459-4242