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Eastbound County Route 526 near Sharon Station Road in Nelsonville, Upper Freehold Township

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A small settlement on County Route 526 that grew up around a railroad stop between Allentown and Imlaystown.

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The Short Take

Nelsonville At A Glance

Nelsonville is on County Route 526 between Allentown and Imlaystown, where the road crosses the former Pemberton and Hightstown Railroad. It was first known as Imlaystown Station, the closest rail stop to Imlaystown, and had a post office called Newell from 1883 to 1923. In 1887 it was renamed for the local postmaster, Charles Nelson.

Source: Wikipedia, Nelsonville, checked October 2026.

Known For A Railroad Stop

Nelsonville grew around the old Imlaystown Station. In its early days it also had a wagon shop and a cider mill.

Source: Wikipedia, Nelsonville, checked October 2026.

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Upper Freehold is served by the Upper Freehold Regional School District, which it shares with Allentown: Newell Elementary School (pre-K to grade 4), Stone Bridge Middle School (grades 5 to 8) and Allentown High School (grades 9 to 12).

School information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and boundaries change often. Verify enrollment with the school district.

Sources: Upper Freehold Regional School District; Wikipedia, Upper Freehold Township. Checked October 2026.

Nelsonville Q&A

Common questions, each with its source. Checked October 2026.

Where is Nelsonville?

On County Route 526 between Allentown and Imlaystown, where it crosses the former Pemberton and Hightstown Railroad. Source: Wikipedia, Nelsonville.

How did Nelsonville get its name?

It was renamed in 1887 for the local postmaster, Charles Nelson. Source: Wikipedia, Nelsonville.

What was Nelsonville called before?

Imlaystown Station, and its post office, open from 1883 to 1923, was called Newell. Source: Wikipedia, Nelsonville.

Is there a trail in Nelsonville?

The former railroad right-of-way is being reconstructed as the Union Transportation Trail. Source: Wikipedia, Nelsonville.

Which interstate is near Nelsonville?

Interstate 195, with Exit 8 at County Route 539 and Exit 11 toward the Horse Park of New Jersey. Source: Wikipedia, Upper Freehold Township.

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Photo: Dennis Mark InterdonatoThe Coward-Smith House on Burlington Path Road, Upper Freehold Township. Photo: Apc106, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

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