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the Township of Scotch Plains is located in northeast Union County. The Township of Scotch Plains is bordered by Berkeley Heights Township and Mountainside to the north, Westfield to the east, Clark Township and Middlesex County to the south and Fanwood. The Township o Scotch Plains, NJ homes are estimated to have a population of approximately 23,000 residents. Major highways traversing the township include US Highway 22 and County Routes 527, 610 and 655. Interstate 78 is just minutes from Scotch Plains and provides easy access to New York City.
The township of Scotch Plains, NJ Displays the quintessential American small town atmosphere. A charming downtown shopping area and welcoming neighbors make Scotch Plains NJ homes a picture perfect area to livey. The scenic center of township is the Stage House Inn.
Transportation
If you are considering moving to Scotch Plains, New Jersey homes for sale then you will find the area a great place to live. Scotch Plains, NJ Real Estate offers a suburban setting with convenient train transportation to New York City. Schedules can be found by clicking here.
Sightseeing in Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Stage House Inn became a stopping place for the Swift Sure Stage Line. In 1775, the center of Scotch Plains consisted of 11 houses including the inn. In 1794, a gala time was held at the old inn when the township of Westfield, which then included Scotch Plains and Fanwood, was set apart from the township of Elizabethtown. The documents were signed and sealed right in the old tavern by well-known citizens: Marsh, Osborne, Laing, Swan, Clark, and Darby. Today the Stage House Inn is run as a high-end restaurant. (This webpage provides some general history of Scotch Plains.)
Bowcraft Amusement Park is located on Route 22 West. Bowcraft Playland is home to NJ's most diverse array of family rides & attractions, where both children and adults will have a blast. Come and make memories that last forever & bring families closer together!
Parks and Recreation Scotch Plains, NJ homeowners enjoy many parks and recreational activities as part of the Union County Parks Systems, including:
Memorial Park
Farley Park
Green Forest Playground
Jerseyland Park
Schools in Scotch Plains, NJ
Scotch Plains homeonwers are very proud of their excellent school system, including:
Howard B Brunner Elementary
Evergreen Elementary School
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
William J. McGinnis School
Park Middle School
Terrill Middle School
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
Scotch Plains, NJ Real Estate
Scotch Plains, New Jersey Real Estate offers a wide range of pricing from affordable townhouse communities to luxury homes. All Scotch Plains, NJ Real Estate can be found at the Scotch Plains, New Jersey MLS Service.
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