About Scotch Plains, NJ
Scotch Plains Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 24,221. Scotch Plains Township is in Union County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Scotch Plains Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Scotch Plains Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Scotch Plains Township. The public schools in Scotch Plains Township are highly rated.
History of Scotch Plains, NJ
The area known as Scotch Plains was first settled by Europeans in 1684 and served as a stop on the stage coach line between New York and Philadelphia. The Ash Swamp in Scotch Plains was the scene of a key action in the Battle of Short Hills, on June 26, 1777, which included skirmishes as Washington’s forces moved along Rahway Road in Scotch Plains toward the Watchung Mountains. Scotch Plains is home to the house of Aunt Betty Frazee, whose retort to Lord Cornwallis led the British to find their bread from friendlier bakers in the same battle.
