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Originally published in 1939
Some of this information may no longer be current and in that case is presented for historical interest only.
Edited by GET NJ, COPYRIGHT 2003
SOUTH RIVER, 13.7 miles (30 alt., 10,759 pop.), is passed (L) along
its southern edge. This is a port for small craft on South River, a twisting
arm of the Raritan. The town has an attractive residential section, modern
stores, and a main street shaded by old trees. South River is in the heart of
the New Jersey brick, clay and sand country. In the area are several
Du Pont plants that have attracted a foreign working population.
South River's tax rate in 1937 was only 6 cents. The borough is supported mainly by the municipal power plant, one of the few in the State.
Utilizing Diesel engines, the spotless station is regarded by South River
residents as their foremost civic achievement. Rates for power and light,
however, exceed those of the Public Service Corporation, private utility
serving most of the State. The South River rate for 50 kw.hrs. is $4.20,
compared with $2.94 charged by Public Service.
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