About Garwood, NJ
Garwood is a suburb of New York City with a population of 4,341. Garwood is in Union County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Garwood offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Garwood there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Garwood. The public schools in Garwood are above average.
History of Garwood, NJ
During the 1890’s, John R. Maxwell, one-time president of the Central Railway of New Jersey, acquired large tracts of land in what is now the borough and formed the Garwood Land and Improvement Company. The name “Garwood,” which was applied to the settlement some years before the incorporation of the Borough, was in honor of Samuel Garwood, the first president of the Land Company. The Borough of Garwood was incorporated on February 25, 1903. Prior to this, the town was part of Westfield and Cranford.
