About Maplewood, NJ
Maplewood Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 25,135. Maplewood Township is in Essex County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Maplewood Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Maplewood Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Maplewood Township. The public schools in Maplewood Township are highly rated.
History of Maplewood, NJ
Originally known as Jefferson Village, Maplewood was part of South Orange until 1922, when it became an independent town. It was an area of farms, wool and paper mills until the 1860’s when the railroads developed the town into a residential community.
