Raritan Township, NJ 08822 - Community Information

Raritan was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 2, 1838, from portions of the now-defunct Amwell Township. Flemington town was formed within the township on March 14, 1870, and became an independent borough on April 7, 1910. Portions of the township were ceded to East Amwell Township in 1854 and 1897.

"Raritan Township" was also the former name of a community in Middlesex County, now known as Edison Township.

The township has a total area of 38.6 square miles.

Raritan Township borders East Amwell Township, Delaware Township, Franklin Township, Clinton Township, Readington Township. Flemington Borough is an independent municipality located entirely within Raritan Township. Raritan Township also borders Somerset County.

Source: http://www.raritan-township.com

 

 

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