Hunterdon County is located in west-central New Jersey and extends to the Delaware River along the Pennsylvania border. Flemington serves as the county seat, while Clinton, Lambertville, Frenchtown, and several historic villages contribute distinct downtown and riverfront settings. Interstate 78, Route 31, Route 202, and Route 12 connect the county with the Lehigh Valley, central New Jersey, and the New York metropolitan region. Hunterdon is known for rolling farmland, wooded ridges, reservoirs, preserved open space, historic homes, and a network of small boroughs and townships. The eastern portion has experienced more suburban residential and business growth, while the western and southern areas retain a stronger rural character. The Delaware and Raritan Canal, the South Branch of the Raritan River, and numerous parks and trails add to the county’s landscape and recreational identity.