Landing, New Jersey
| Landing, New Jersey | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Landing, New Jersey  Landing, New Jersey  Landing, New Jersey Landing's location in Morris County (Inset: Morris County in New Jersey) | |
| Coordinates: 40°54′18″N 74°39′55″W / 40.90500°N 74.66528°WCoordinates: 40°54′18″N 74°39′55″W / 40.90500°N 74.66528°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 New Jersey |
| County | Morris |
| Township | Roxbury |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| ZIP code | 07850 |
| Area code(s) | 973 Exchange: 663 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0877660[1] |
Landing is a small settlement and unincorporated community located within Roxbury Township, in Morris County, New Jersey, United States.[2] The community is located on the south shore of Lake Hopatcong near Hopatcong State Park. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 07850.
As of the 2000 United States Census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07850 was 6,827.
From the 1880s through the 1940s, it was a popular summer resort area, but by the 1970s it had evolved into a suburban community.
Notable people
Notable current and former residents include:
- Karen Ann Quinlan, an important figure in the history of the right to die debate in United States.
See also
References
- ↑ "Landing". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
- ↑ Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed June 9, 2016.
External links
- Landing, New Jersey Community Website
- Census 2000 Fact Sheet for Zip Code Tabulation Area 07850 from the United States Census Bureau
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