Cranford, Township administration in Cranford, New Jersey
The township of Cranford extends across a residential area featuring multiple parks, neighborhoods, and municipal facilities connected by the Rahway River.
Established in 1871, Cranford emerged from portions of neighboring townships including Clark, Linden, Springfield, Union, and Westfield through New Jersey Legislature.
The Cranford Historic Preservation Advisory Board maintains several heritage sites, including the Crane-Phillips House museum from 1845 on North Union Avenue.
Municipal services are available at the Township Administrator's Office on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with residents able to contact 908-709-7200.
The township received its name from the Crane family, specifically John Crane who constructed a mill by the Rahway River in 1720.
Location: Union County
Elevation above the sea: 24 m
Shares border with: Springfield Township, Kenilworth, Roselle Park, Roselle, Linden, Winfield Township, Clark, Westfield, Garwood
Website: https://cranford.com
GPS coordinates: 40.65640,-74.30480
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:49
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