Belvidere is a small town in Warren County, New Jersey, serving as the county seat in the state's hilly northwest corner. It sits directly on the Delaware River, which separates New Jersey from Pennsylvania, and at the mouth of the Pequest River, which empties into the Delaware here. That setting has defined Belvidere since its founding: the rivers provided early industry with power and transportation, and they still frame the town's character today. Incorporated in 1845, Belvidere retains a remarkable concentration of 19th-century architecture for a town of its size. Its compact grid of streets is lined with Victorian homes and commercial buildings, and the town celebrates that heritage each September with Victorian Days, a festival that includes home tours, period dress, and a visit to the historic Belvidere Cemetery, which dates to 1834. Landmarks such as the Hotel Belvidere, established in 1831, and the Riverton–Belvidere Bridge, first built in 1836, speak to the town's long history as a river crossing. As the Warren County seat, Belvidere houses the county courthouse and related government offices, giving the small town an outsized civic role. Garret D. Wall Park, known locally as the Town Square, anchors the downtown with its tree canopy and hosts community gatherings, while the Warren County War Memorial stands nearby as a point of local pride. With roughly 2,500 residents, Belvidere offers a quiet, close-knit small-town life. Routes 46 and 519 connect it to the surrounding region, and most errands and commutes are by car, though many local trips take under 30 minutes. The town's location puts residents within reach of the Pequest Wildlife Management Area, Jenny Jump State Forest, and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, making it a base for fishing, hiking, and paddling in New Jersey's Skylands. For relocating residents, Belvidere's appeal lies in its combination of a historic streetscape, river access, and the services that come with being a county seat, all in a town small enough to walk.