Verona, Township in Essex County, United States
Description
Verona is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, situated between the First and Second Watchung Mountains. The community is organized around residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors, with Bloomfield Avenue serving as a primary thoroughfare for local businesses and municipal services.
History
The area was originally called Horseneck when settlers purchased the land from the Lenape people in 1702. It remained part of Caldwell Township until 1892, when it separated to form its own municipality.
Culture
The community was named after the Italian city of Verona, adopting this name when it incorporated in the 1890s. This European connection appears in how the town identifies itself, mirroring a common practice among northeastern U.S. towns of that era.
Practical
The municipal offices along Bloomfield Avenue operate during regular business hours throughout the week. Visitors seeking administrative services should prepare necessary documents and allow time for typical government office procedures.
Did you know?
Annin & Co, a flag manufacturing company that operated here from 1916 to 2013, produced flags used during some of history's most important moments. The factory created the flags displayed at the Iwo Jima memorial and the flag planted on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission.
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