Hanover Area History
East Hanover 
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East Hanover was Incorporated in 1928 and covers an area of 8.2 square miles. It is 25 miles west of New York. The Passaic River is on its Eastern border and the Whippany River is on its Western side. Parsippany, Troy Hills, Florham Park, Hanover Township (Whippany), Roseland, Livingston and Montville are the municipalities adjacent to East Hanover. Routes 10 and 280 are major arteries which pass through East Hanover with Eagle Rock Avenue feeding from Roseland and Columbia Turnpike close by in Florham Park.
Largely developed, East Hanover is proud of such major corporations as Novartis and Nabisco in addition to more than 2100 other business enterprises operating in industrial parks, contemporary office complexes and retail stores. Route 10 is becoming one of the finest shopping areas in New Jersey.
Mount Pleasant Avenue contains a historical district, which has been placed in the Congressional Record. The First Presbyterian Church and its adjoining graveyard date back to the Revolutionary War. Many American Indian artifacts have been discovered in various parts of East Hanover.
East Hanover has township form of government with a Mayor and four Council members who are directly elected by the voters. The mayor is Chief Executive Officer of the Township and participates and presides over the meetings of the council.
Florham Park (Click here for Map)
Florham Park is a small suburban community located in southeastern Morris County, approximately 30 miles west of New York City. We are bordered on the south by Madison and Chatham Boroughs; on the north by Hanover and East Hanover Townships; on the west by Morris Township; and on the east by the Passaic River. The Borough is 7.6 square miles in size, and has a population of 12,605.
Florham Park was first settled by the English between 1680 and 1700, and was long recognized as prime farming area. The community was also known for the manufacture of quality brooms and, through its history, was known as Hoppingtown, Broomtown, Columbia, and Afton.
Florham Park is known as a “Community of Volunteers” because of the many civic and community organizations that deliver social and recreational opportunities for the residents. In addition, many of Florham Park’s vital services such as the Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad and the Florham Park Fire Department are being provided through the efforts of private citizens. The local Governing Body is also comprised solely of volunteers, as well as the many Boards, Commissions and Committees who oversee and establish guidelines for development and future direction of the town.
The Florham Park Public School system consists of 2 elementary schools, and one middle school, all recently renovated. There is one Catholic elementary school (Holy Family School). High school students attend Hanover Park Regional High School. There are also a number of private secondary schools in nearby towns. The suburban campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University and the College of St. Elizabeth are located here as well.
Residents also enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities available in Florham Park. The 70 acre Municipal Complex contains numerous sports fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, and the Municipal Pool. Additionally, the Gazebo hosts a free summer concert series beginning in June through the end of July. The newly expanded Free Public Library is also located in the complex. Also noteworthy are events such as the awesome Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Display that is presented each year and the annual Pictures with Santa held each December in the Community Center.
These amenities, along with the highly rated school system, convenient location to trains, buses, and major airports, and a friendly small-town atmosphere make it easy to understand why Florham Park is one of Morris County’s most desirable communities to live in. Please visit our website at www.florhamparkboro.net
Hanover Township (Click here for Map)
Hanover Township, encompassing 10.8 square miles of Morris County, was settled in 1676 and Incorporated on March 25, 1740. The Township, comprised of Cedar Knolls and Whippany, is currently home to more than 12,000 residents. It is a suburban community with a mixture of single family homes, townhouses and apartments, small businesses, commercial buildings and industrial facilities.
Located approximately 45-minutes southwest of New York City; at the cross roads of Interstate Route 287, State Route 24, and Route 10, it is bordered by Morris, Parsippany-Troy Hills, East Hanover, Morris Plains and Florham Park. It has a Township form of government with a five member Committee, including the mayor.
Morristown Airport, the third largest airport in the state, is located in the Township. Some of the more prominent businesses in Hanover Township include Lucent Technologies, Knoll Pharmaceutical, Bell Atlantic and Bear Stearns.