Scotch Plains, Township in Union County, New Jersey
The residential community of Scotch Plains sits at an elevation of 66 meters within the New York metropolitan area, featuring parks and neighborhoods.
European settlers, primarily Scottish Quakers, established the initial settlement in 1684, leading to the incorporation of Fanwood Township in 1878.
The Shady Rest Golf and Country Club made history as the first African-American country club in the United States, with John Shippen as its golf professional.
The township provides access to New York City through NJ Transit's Raritan Valley Line and multiple bus routes connecting to Manhattan.
The Aunt Betty Frazee House remains as a testament to the American Revolution, marking the location of encounters between local residents and British forces.
Location: Union County
Elevation above the sea: 66 m
Website: http://www.scotchplainsnj.com/
Shares border with: Watchung, Westfield, Fanwood, Plainfield, Mountainside, Berkeley Heights, Clark, Edison, South Plainfield
Website: http://scotchplainsnj.com
GPS coordinates: 40.65538,-74.38987
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00
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Scotch Plains School
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