About Livingston, NJ
Livingston Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 30,059. Livingston Township is in Essex County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Livingston Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Livingston Township. The public schools in Livingston Township are highly rated.
History of Livingston, NJ
In 1702, settlers from Newark purchased a tract of land that encompassed the areas now known as Caldwell, Livingston and West Essex. They paid 130 English pounds to the Lenni Lenape Indians. In 1811, seven hamlets — including Teedtown (now Livingston Center), Northfield, Morehousetown (Livingston Circle), Cheapside (Livingston Mall), Washington Place and Squiertown (Route 10 Circle) got together and petitioned for the formation of The Township of Livingston. Livingston was named in honor of William Livingston, the first governor of New Jersey and a framer of the Constitution. Livingston served as governor for 13 terms before he died in 1790.
