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The history of our town dates back to May 21, 1666, when Connecticut settlers landed on the shores of the Passaic River. Guided by Captain Robert Treat and Lieutenant Samuel Swaine, the group purchased land, now known as Newark, from the Lenni Lenape Indians on July 11, 1666.
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Apr 6, 2017 · The history of the Village of South Orange did not start in 1869 with the creation of the Village but rather on May 21, 1666. On that day the first settlers sailed to New Jersey from Connecticut and founded Newark.
South Orange is a historic suburban village adjacent to Newark in Essex County, New Jersey. It was known as the Township of South Orange Village from October 1978 until April 25, 2024.
Mar 24, 2024 · Historically, South Orange Township was established in 1861 through an act of the N.J. Legislature. Eight years later, South Orange Village spun off through a special charter, although it...
Oct 23, 2024 · South Orange’s board of trustees unanimously voted to change the government’s official name from “Township of South Orange Village” back to its original 1869 title, “South Orange Village” From TAPinto SOMA.
Nov 18, 2011 · South Orange was part of Newark until 1806, when what is now the Oranges and Maplewood were set off as “Orange Township.” The name Orange came into use in the second half of the 18th century, and was officially adopted by a meeting of the inhabitants in 1780.
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How did Village Hall come to be? South Orange Village was incorporated in 1869. The elected body, the Board of Trustees serves two years without remuneration; dependent on citizen volunteers to enhance the services to the public.