About Watchung, NJ
Watchung is a suburb of New York City with a population of 6,040. Watchung is in Somerset County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Watchung offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Watchung there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Watchung. The public schools in Watchung are highly rated.
History of Watchung, NJ
Watchung was incorporated as a borough on March 23, 1926 from portions of North Plainfield Township (now Green Brook Township). In response to the public fear which ensued after the 1938 radio broadcast of H.G. Welles’ The War of the Worlds, National Guard Troops were stationed around the hills in Watchung, as told on the vinyl record recording of news reports of the day.
