Bordentown

Bordentown

      city, Burlington county, western New Jersey, U.S., on the Delaware River, just south of Trenton. Settled in 1682 by Thomas Farnsworth, a Quaker, it was early known as Farnsworth's Landing. In 1734 Joseph Borden (for whom the settlement was renamed) established a stage line and packet service at the site. Joseph Bonaparte (Bonaparte, Joseph), oldest brother of Napoleon I and exiled king of Spain, purchased about 1,500 acres (600 hectares) on the outskirts of Bordentown. He developed (1816–39) this area into a “little kingdom,” where he entertained many European notables; Bonaparte Park is a remnant of his estate. The Clara Barton (Barton, Clara) Schoolhouse—dating from the time of the American Revolution but organized in 1851 by Clara Barton (Barton, Clara) (founder of the American Red Cross) as one of the nation's first free public schools—has been restored, as have several historic residences in the city.

      During the 19th century Bordentown became the terminal of the Delaware and Raritan Canal, and New Jersey's first railroad shops were located there. Diversified farming, food processing, and light manufacturing (sportswear and printing and packaging machinery) are important economic activities. Inc. borough, 1825; city, 1867. Pop. (1990) 4,341; (2000) 3,969.

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