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Mar 24, 2024 · Since 1977, what most people know as quaint South Orange Village has been officially known by the clunky name of The Township of South Orange Village. Blame it on bureaucracy, which enticed the...
The name South Orange first appeared in print in a newspaper ad in 1793 in "Wood's Gazette." It replaced such old names as Chestnut Hill and the Mountain Plantation. Village government has changed dramatically from theocracy to democracy since the 1600's.
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.
South Orange Village dates back to May 4, 1869, when it was formed within South Orange Township (now Maplewood). On March 4, 1904, the Village of South Orange was created by an act of the New Jersey Legislature and separated from South Orange Township. [26]
Nov 18, 2011 · The name South Orange first appeared in print in a newspaper ad in 1793 in “Wood’s Gazette.” It replaced such old names as Chestnut Hill and the Mountain Plantation. Village government has changed dramatically from theocracy to democracy since the 1600’s.
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.
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Apr 7, 2017 · South Orange voters passed a new Charter for the community and changed its name to The Township of South Orange Village. 1986 South Orange Historical & Preservation Society formed.
