Branchville is a borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 841, reflecting a decline of 4 (-0.5%) from the 845 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 6 (-0.7%) from the 851 counted in the 1990 Census. The borough is located in the northernmost region of Sussex County.
Branchville was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 9, 1898, from portions of Frankford Township. An additional portion of Frankford Township was annexed as of March 1, 1951. The borough was named for its site at a branch of the Paulins Kill.
History
Branchville was established by settlers from Connecticut in the 18th century. It grew quickly and in the 1820s the town was divided into building lots. By the year 1844, it was a well-established community with 32 dwellings, mills, blacksmiths, an academy, a church and a variety of other factories and businesses.
The addition of two water-powered mills and a dam in 1855 furthered the town's prosperity. Energy would later be harnessed from this dam and a second one that was built to supply Branchville with electricity and its own power company.
The station is 54.0 miles to Grand Central Terminal and the average travel time from there is 1 hour, 38 minutes regardless of through trains or transfers at Stamford or South Norwalk.
The station has 168 parking spaces, all owned by the state.
The station does not have a staffed ticket office and does not have ticket machines. Tickets may be purchased on board trains without a surcharge. The station building was built in 1905 by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, and is currently occupied by the Whistle Stop Bakery.
Platform and track configuration
This station has one three-car-long high-level side platform to the west of the track. The Danbury Branch has one through track at this location, but at the station house a switch leads to a 1,500-foot (460m)passing loop that extends north well past the platform and station area before rejoining the line.
A News Brief on the efficiency upgrades to the facility
published: 29 Aug 2014
A Kairos Weekend at Branchville Correctional Facility
PBS program Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly reports on a Kairos Prison Ministry Weekend at the Branchville Correctional Facility in Indiana
published: 08 Jan 2016
Branchville Ep 1- "There Is No Place Like Home."
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A groundbreaking new web series that tells the story of Kevin Summers, a successful corporate executive that returns to his family’s farm after 30 years to take on the “greatest challenge of his life.” Branchville is a story about a family and community that comes together with the shared vision of revitalizing a rural community and creating a new model for regenerative agriculture.
published: 31 Jan 2020
Branchville Borough Historical Society Museum Tour - Sussex County 10th Annual Heritage Weekend 2020
Debbie Anderson and Sussex County Historian Bill Truran take you through the Branchville Borough Historical Society Museum during Sussex County's 10th Annual Heritage Weekend October 10 & 11, 2020.
published: 19 Oct 2020
Indiana Dept of Correction: Branchville’s Green and Giving Back
Branchville Correctional Facility's commitment to going green, improving facilities, reducing recidivism and giving back to the community won the prison a Green Corrections Challenge award in 2015.
published: 09 Dec 2014
Railroad Daze Festival underway in Branchville
Local historians say this is how the town honors being home to the world's oldest railroad junction.
published: 23 Sep 2022
Branchville Correctional Facility donates crosses for COVID memorial
Branchville Correctional Facility donates crosses for COVID memorial
published: 20 Mar 2021
Town of Branchville awarded grant to install new water lines
Town of Branchville will get $1M in grant money to install new water lines and new technology.
published: 28 Mar 2023
Raylrode Daze Festivul returns to Branchville
The parade for the event in Branchville will be at 11am. Rides, food and game will be on hand.
published: 23 Sep 2021
Branchville Correctional Facility responding to COVID-19 outbreak
Branchville Correctional Facility responding to COVID-19 outbreak
https://branchvilleseries.com
A groundbreaking new web series that tells the story of Kevin Summers, a successful corporate executive that returns to his famil...
https://branchvilleseries.com
A groundbreaking new web series that tells the story of Kevin Summers, a successful corporate executive that returns to his family’s farm after 30 years to take on the “greatest challenge of his life.” Branchville is a story about a family and community that comes together with the shared vision of revitalizing a rural community and creating a new model for regenerative agriculture.
https://branchvilleseries.com
A groundbreaking new web series that tells the story of Kevin Summers, a successful corporate executive that returns to his family’s farm after 30 years to take on the “greatest challenge of his life.” Branchville is a story about a family and community that comes together with the shared vision of revitalizing a rural community and creating a new model for regenerative agriculture.
Debbie Anderson and Sussex County Historian Bill Truran take you through the Branchville Borough Historical Society Museum during Sussex County's 10th Annual He...
Debbie Anderson and Sussex County Historian Bill Truran take you through the Branchville Borough Historical Society Museum during Sussex County's 10th Annual Heritage Weekend October 10 & 11, 2020.
Debbie Anderson and Sussex County Historian Bill Truran take you through the Branchville Borough Historical Society Museum during Sussex County's 10th Annual Heritage Weekend October 10 & 11, 2020.
Branchville Correctional Facility's commitment to going green, improving facilities, reducing recidivism and giving back to the community won the prison a Green...
Branchville Correctional Facility's commitment to going green, improving facilities, reducing recidivism and giving back to the community won the prison a Green Corrections Challenge award in 2015.
Branchville Correctional Facility's commitment to going green, improving facilities, reducing recidivism and giving back to the community won the prison a Green Corrections Challenge award in 2015.
https://branchvilleseries.com
A groundbreaking new web series that tells the story of Kevin Summers, a successful corporate executive that returns to his family’s farm after 30 years to take on the “greatest challenge of his life.” Branchville is a story about a family and community that comes together with the shared vision of revitalizing a rural community and creating a new model for regenerative agriculture.
Debbie Anderson and Sussex County Historian Bill Truran take you through the Branchville Borough Historical Society Museum during Sussex County's 10th Annual Heritage Weekend October 10 & 11, 2020.
Branchville Correctional Facility's commitment to going green, improving facilities, reducing recidivism and giving back to the community won the prison a Green Corrections Challenge award in 2015.
Kyran Glover, Javon Williams and Marcus Felder each had 10 points to help lead Branchville to a 50-44 win over Williston-Elko. Williams added five rebounds and five assists; Glover had two rebounds, two assists and two steals and Felder added ....
CJ Capers led Lake Marion with 18 points and seven rebounds as the Gators defeated Branchville 51-48. MasonMiles had 11 points, seven rebounds and two steals and Breion Shivers had seven points, five rebounds and seven assists ....
Welcome to 7697 Freedom Road ! Built in 1940, sits on 1.5 acres of land, offering plenty of space for outdoor activities and future projects. The house immediately catches your eye with double porches, framed with sturdy columns, giving it ....
Branchville's bid for another Class A state volleyball championship fell short Saturday when Lewisville swept the Lady Jackets 3-0 (18-25, 2125, 23-25) ....
After an unexpected early exit in last year's postseason, Branchville volleyball is set to make another run back to the Class A state championship. The Yellow Jackets open this year's playoffs as a No. 1 seed after winning RegionV-A....