West Orange, Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States.
West Orange extends over 12 square miles of land with residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and natural reserves at 135 meters above sea level.
The township incorporated on April 10, 1863, transforming from Native American Hackensack territory into a suburban settlement through systematic development and population growth.
The Oskar Schindler Center for the Performing Arts presents theatrical productions, concerts, and artistic programs that enrich the local community throughout the year.
Residents access municipal services at the township office during regular hours for property tax inquiries, community event registrations, and local administrative procedures.
Thomas Edison established his laboratory in West Orange, where he conducted experiments and created inventions, including the first movie studio in America, the Black Maria.
Location: Essex County
Elevation above the sea: 135 m
Website: https://www.westorange.org/
Shares border with: Essex Fells, Verona, Montclair, Orange, South Orange, Maplewood, Millburn, Livingston, Roseland
Website: https://westorange.org
GPS coordinates: 40.79861,-74.23917
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:11
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