Welcome to Skillman ...
Skillman is located in Somerset County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Skillman, you might consider that their post office opened in 1880.
Skillman is 120 feet [37 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Skillman lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Skillman: (609)
The ZIP code for Skillman: 08558<3>
Communities Also Named Skillman ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Skillman - they are located in Kentucky and Missouri.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Skillman.
Communities near Skillman ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Skillman.
- Trenton
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trenton
- Trenton is located in Mercer County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 82,957 people
- New Brunswick
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Brunswick
- New Brunswick is located in Middlesex County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 56,182 people
- Morrisville
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morrisville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morrisville
- Morrisville is located in Bucks County (PA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,490 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morrisville <5>
- Bordentown
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bordentown
- Bordentown is located in Burlington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,794 people
- Lambertville
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lambertville
- Lambertville is located in Hunterdon County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,790 people
- Clinton
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinton
- Clinton is located in Hunterdon County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,675 people
- New Hope
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Hope
- New Hope is located in Bucks County (PA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,531 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Hope <5>
- Yardley
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yardley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yardley
- Yardley is located in Bucks County (PA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,506 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Yardley <5>
- Newtown
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newtown
- Newtown is located in Bucks County (PA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,230 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newtown <5>
- Tullytown
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Skillman. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Skillman.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Skillman. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Skillman.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Skillman. See our Newspapers Page for Skillman.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Skillman ...
Looking for more information about Skillman? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Skillman, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Skillman.
Adding Skillman to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Skillman in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Skillman was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Skillman post office opened in 1880.
We also found Skillman in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Skillman.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Skillman. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Somerset County: www.co.somerset.nj.us/
The official website for State of New Jersey: https://www.nj.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of New Jersey's counties, including Somerset, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Skillman - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Skillman). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Skillman or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |