Madison, New Jersey
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, US
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Madison is a borough in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 16,937, an increase of 1,092 (+6.9%) from the 2010 census count of 15,845, which in turn reflected a drop in population of 685 (−4.1%) from the 16,530 counted in the 2000 census.
Madison is noted for its historic railroad station, which is located on the Morris & Essex Lines, one of the nation's first commuter railroads. Many wealthy residents of Manhattan relocated to Madison and its surrounding communities since the rail line offered direct transport to New York City. Madison is known as "the Rose City" and was named in honor of President James Madison.
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Lake Passaic
Former proglacial lake in New Jersey, U.S.
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Florham
Building in Madison, New Jersey, United States
1.4 mi away
Grace Episcopal Church (Madison, New Jersey)
Historic church in New Jersey, United States
0.2 mi away
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts
United States historic place
0.1 mi away
Methodist Episcopal Church (Madison, New Jersey)
Historic church in New Jersey, United States
0.3 mi away
Gibbons Mansion
United States historic place
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