Parsippany-Troy Hills

Parsippany-Troy Hills is a township in Morris County, New Jersey, spanning a large area with residential neighborhoods, business districts, and recreational spaces. It comprises several unincorporated communities such as Lake Hiawatha and offers a mix of residential and commercial development throughout its territory.

The township was created in 1928 when it separated from Hanover Township following a referendum. This change allowed the northern region of Morris County to develop its own administrative structure and identity.

The name Parsippany comes from the Lenape language and refers to how water flows through the valley. The township honors this connection through local sites and markers that remember the region's first inhabitants.

The township has good access to major highways and offers numerous parks and schools throughout the area. Visitors can find various recreational facilities and services that serve different needs and interests.

After the glaciers melted, parts of this area were covered by a large lake that gradually transformed into wetlands and eventually into the river landscape seen today. This geological history shaped the land we see now.

Location: Morris County

Elevation above the sea: 24 m

Shares border with: Mountain Lakes, Boonton, Montville, East Hanover, Hanover Township, Morris Plains, Morris Township, Randolph, Denville Township

Website: https://parsippany.net

GPS coordinates: 40.85960,-74.42330

Latest update: December 17, 2025 07:38