History of Rockaway Township, New Jersey
Incorporated in 1844, Rockaway Township is the largest municipality in Morris County. Encompassing an area of 45.89 square miles, it was originally part of Hanover and Pequannock Townships. The name “Rockaway” came from the Lenni Lenape Native American tribe who, in 1715, negotiated a land grant with William Penn. Rockaway Township’s rich iron ore heritage impacted our nation’s history from the 1700s to the 1970s.
Before the council meeting, most of the council got a tour of the historic Ford-Faesch House by President of our Historical Society, Ilene Marzi. The improvements made to the building over the past ten years have been remarkable!
The Ford-Faesch House Restoration
Our Mission
The Historical Society of Rockaway Township was founded in May 1973 and incorporated October 2, 1973. Our volunteers’ mission is to preserve local historical sites, documents, artifacts and to conduct historical research to promote interest and civic pride in Rockaway Township. And, to apply and obtain funding from various sources for the implementation of these objectives.
Donate Today
Your support helps continue Historical Society of Rockaway Township research, programs, events, tours and the restoration of the Ford-Faesch House, 1772 which will feature meeting venues, a research library, a Welcome Center and the 18th century interpretation of the manor house as a living history museum.