Washington Township Local History

Washington Township was officially established in 1798.  Originally, it had been a part of the Roxbury Township and also within the boundaries of Hunterdon County.  When Morris County was first formed, it became the last township to the west and the most rural.  The township consists of an area approximately 45 square miles and is about 50 miles west of New York City.

Located in the Highlands section of New Jersey, Washington Township is . . . rolling hills, serene fields, and winding roads.  It is all about scenic farmhouses, beautiful old stone houses, and within recent years, new brightly colored homes.  Two mountain ranges cross its community - the Schooley's and the Fox Hill Range.  Elevation varies from 1,034 feet above sea level in the Fox Hill Range to 1,134 feet in the Schooley's Mountain Range.

The township primarily consists of Long Valley, Schooley's Mountain, Stephensburg, Drakestown, Middle Valley, Naughright, Fairmount, Pleasant Grove, and some adjoining areas.  Each of these areas have brought forth unique characteristics over the years to the overall charm of the combined township.

Come visit us at the Museum and experience it for yourself . . .