Rahway

Rahway is a city in southern Union County, New Jersey, serving as the hub of the Rahway Valley region. The area combines residential neighborhoods with commercial spaces and connects directly to the New York metropolitan area.

English colonists acquired the land in 1664 from the Lenape people who lived here before European contact. The settlement grew into a trading center along early transportation routes between New York and Philadelphia.

The city's theater district and arts spaces reflect a strong commitment to performance and creativity that shapes community gatherings. These venues draw people together and give the place a distinctive cultural rhythm.

NJ Transit connections take visitors to Manhattan and surrounding towns, with several highways providing easy access to other parts of the region. Weekday visits work best when businesses and institutions are fully operating.

A 1,350-pound sandstone cylinder discovered in December 2023 points to early Native American or Colonial presence that researchers are still studying. This find has sparked renewed interest in understanding what life was like centuries ago.

Location: Union County

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

Shares border with: Woodbridge Township, Linden, Clark

Website: https://cityofrahway.com

GPS coordinates: 40.60722,-74.28111

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:35