Main Street NJ: Flemington

On Aug 16, 2022

Historic Flemington, the county seat for Hunterdon, has charming buildings, 65% of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Flemington’s fascinating crossroads feature shopping, agriculture, and the arts with more than 450 businesses, including 50 restaurants. Several antique stores are located on Main Street with others nestled on side streets. If what you love most are parades, we have the best of the best on Memorial Day, Halloween, and even one to kick off the holiday season! If cars and trains are your thing, we have both vintage car and motorcycle shows and an authentic steam engine that leaves Flemington for local farm trips and holiday-themed events. Flemington is the jewel in the crown of Hunterdon County.

About

Year founded: 1785

Population: 4,617

Mayor: Betsy Driver

County: Hunterdon

Shopping District Main Street

Number of stores downtown: 450

Opportunity Zone: Yes

Upcoming Events

Saturday, Aug. 13: The 5th Annual Corn, Tomato & Beer Festival

Friday, Sept. 9: Central Jersey Jazz Festival

Saturday, Oct. 1: Hunterdon Harvest Fest

Did you know:

The Lindbergh Kidnapping Trial of 1932, better known as “The Trial of the Century,” was held in Flemington.

Popular Culture

Flemington is home to the Union Hotel, a 200-year-old, 15-room property that once overflowed with journalists who flocked to Flemington to report on the Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial. The trial is known for being the first recorded courtroom hearing.

The historic hotel is undergoing a multi-million-dollar facelift to preserve the facade and porches. The redevelopment will anchor Main Street by adding an 85-room boutique hotel plus 206 additional apartments in a plan called Courthouse Square. The project also features a pub and a full-service restaurant – both with full liquor licenses and an event space overlooking a grand plaza with multiple first floor retail opportunities.

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