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For the river called Rahway, see Rahway River. The Rahway River is a river approximately 24 mi (48 km long in northeastern New Jersey in the United States.
Rahway, New Jersey
Official seal of Rahway, New Jersey
Seal
Coordinates: 40°36′26″N 74°16′52″W / 40.60722, -74.28111
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion
IncorporatedApril 19, 1858
Government
 - TypeFaulkner Act (Mayor-Council)
 - MayorJames J. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. The US state of New Jersey has 21 counties New Jersey was governed by two separate groups of proprietors as two distinct provinces East Jersey Union County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to cities, counties, Towns Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 1858 ( MDCCCLVIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common The Faulkner Act, or Optional Municipal Charter Law, provides for New Jersey municipalities to adopt a '''Mayor-Council''' government A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Kennedy
 - AdministratorPeter H. Pelissier[1]
Area
 - Total4. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 1 sq mi (6. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 4 km²)
 - Land3. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 6 sq mi (5. 6 km²)
 - Water0. 5 sq mi (0. 8 km²)
Elevation [2]20 ft (6 m)
Population (2006)[3]
 - Total27,843
 - Density6,642. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 7/sq mi (2,321/km²)
Time zoneEST (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST)EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code07065
Area code(s)732
FIPS code34-61530[4]
GNIS feature ID0879585[5]
Website: http://www.cityofrahway.com

Rahway (pronounced /ˈrɔweɪ/) is a city in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout A City in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government Union County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the It is part of the New York metropolitan area, being fifteen miles southwest of Manhattan and five miles west of Staten Island. The New York metropolitan area, often referred to as the Tri-State Area, is the most populous Metropolitan area in the United States and is also one Manhattan Island, in New York Harbor, is much the largest part of the Borough of Manhattan, one of the Five Boroughs which form the City of New York Staten Island (ˌstætənˈaɪlənd is a borough of New York City situated primarily on the island of the same name As of the United States 2000 Census, the city population was 26,500.

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History

Rahway and the surrounding area were once the home of the Lenni Lenape Native Americans, and tradition states that the city was named after Rahwack, a local tribal chief. The shannon (later named Delaware Indians by Europeans were in the 17th century organized bands of Native American peoples with shared cultural and linguistic Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples from the regions of North America now encompassed by the continental United States [6] Formal European settlement began in 1664 with the purchase by the English from the Lenape of the Elizabethtown Tract, which encompassed lands from the mouth of the Raritan River and included all of present-day Union County as well as parts of Somerset, Middlesex, Morris and Essex counties. The Elizabethtown Tract was a property that was purchased on October 28, 1664 by John Baily Daniel Denton and Luke Watson from the Native Americans The Raritan River is a major river of central New Jersey in the United States. Union County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. Somerset County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. Middlesex County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. Morris County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey, about 25 mi (40 km west of New York City. Essex County is a County located in the northeastern part of the U

Elm Ave. looking west, Early 1900s
Elm Ave. looking west, Early 1900s

Rahway saw limited action during the American Revolutionary War because of its proximity to Staten Island, Elizabethtown and Perth Amboy. In this article the inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans" with occasional references to "Patriots" Staten Island (ˌstætənˈaɪlənd is a borough of New York City situated primarily on the island of the same name Elizabeth is a city in Union County, New Jersey, in the United States. Perth Amboy is a city in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. In January 1777, rebels were victorious against the British in the Battle of Spanktown, which resulted in the death of some 100 British troops. The battle was named this after Rahway's original name given to it by the first settlers, Spanktown. [6]

The Merchants and Drovers Tavern resides at the corner of St. Georges and Westfield Avenues. The earliest buildings at the site date to 1795 and the property remains one of Rahway's most prominent historical landmarks. [7] George Washington visited Rahway during his travel to New York City prior to his presidential inauguration in 1789. George Washington (February 22 1732 December 14 1799 served as the first President of the United States of America (1789&ndash1797 and led the The City of New York A marker across the street from the tavern reads:

Here, on April 23, 1789, on his way to New York City, Washington
was received by troops from Elizabethtown and Newark. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Year 1789 ( MDCCLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common He was
entertained at the inn kept by Samuel Smith by gentlemen of the town.

Following the Revolution, Rahway became the home of the first national mint to create a coin bearing the inscription E pluribus unum. E pluribus unum, Latin for "Out of Many One" is a motto found on the Seal of the United States, along with Annuit cœptis and A United States Post Office established in Rahway was one of only six in the entire state in 1791.

Rahway grew due to its location along the major stagecoach and later, railroad lines between New York City and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The City of New York Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə The navigable Rahway River, which flows through the city, also aided the city's commercial growth. The Rahway River is a river approximately 24 mi (48 km long in northeastern New Jersey in the United States.

As immigrants from Britain, Ireland and Germany streamed into what was then Rahway Township in the 1850s, Rahway became incorporated as a city by an act of the State Legislature on April 19, 1858 from portions of Rahway Township in Union and Woodbridge Township, in Middlesex County. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was the formal name of the United Kingdom from 1 January 1801 until 12 April 1927 Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 1858 ( MDCCCLVIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Woodbridge Township is a Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. Middlesex County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. In 1860, the portion of Rahway that had been part of Middlesex County was transferred to Union. On March 13, 1861, the remainder of Rahway Township became part of Rahway City. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Year 1861 ( MDCCCLXI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common [8]

The first municipal elections for the Mayor and Council were conducted on April 19, 1858, and the Council held its first meeting on May 3, 1858. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 1858 ( MDCCCLVIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Year 1858 ( MDCCCLVIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common

The city became home to dozens of major manufacturers, including the Regina Music Box Company, Wheatena, Mershon Bros. and, most importantly, Merck & Co., which was established in Rahway in 1903, when George Merck moved his small chemical company to Rahway from New York City. Merck & Co Inc ( also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme or MSD outside the USA and Canada, is one of the largest Pharmaceutical companies The company remained in Rahway through the presidency of George W. Merck and after. George W Merck (1894 - 1957 the son of George Merck, was an American scientist and president of Merck & Co

The national decline in industry after World War II led to the closure of most of Rahway's major manufacturing facilities except for Merck and a general deterioration of the city's central business district. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including

Geography

Rahway is located at 40°36′26″N, 74°16′52″W (40. 607103, -74. 280998)[9].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 0 square miles (10. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 5 km²), of which, 4. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 0 square miles (10. 3 km²) of it is land and 0. 1 square miles (0. 1 km²) of it (1. 24%) is water.

Rahway is bordered to the Northwest by Clark, to the Northeast by Linden and to the South by Woodbridge in Middlesex County. Clark is a township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States. Linden is a city in southeastern Union County, New Jersey, United States. Woodbridge Township is a Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. Middlesex County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey.

The city is home to about ten parks. The best-known park is Rahway River Park, which is maintained by Union County, and is also partially located in Clark. The park hosts a number of baseball fields, picnic areas, a lake and a public pool.

Rahway River and water tower
Rahway River and water tower

The Rahway River travels through Rahway, entering from Clark at Rahway River Park. The Rahway River is a river approximately 24 mi (48 km long in northeastern New Jersey in the United States. The river receives the waters of Robinsons Branch at Elizabeth Avenue between West Grand Avenue and West Main Street, and then receives the waters of the South Branch at East Hazlewood Avenue and Leesville Ave. Finally the river leaves Rahway to enter the city limits of Linden and Carteret before flowing into the Arthur Kill. Linden is a city in southeastern Union County, New Jersey, United States. Carteret is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. The Arthur Kill (from the Middle Dutch word kille, meaning "riverbed" or "water channel" is a tidal Strait separating

Demographics

Historical populations
CensusPop.  %±
193016,011
—
194017,4989. 3%
195021,29021. 7%
196027,69930. 1%
197029,1145. 1%
198026,723−8. 2%
199025,325−5. 2%
200026,5004. 6%
Est. 200627,843[3]5. 1%
Population 1930 - 1990. [10]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 26,500 people, 10,028 households, and 6,728 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 6,642. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 7 people per square mile (2,564. 3/km²). There were 10,381 housing units at an average density of 2,602. 2/sq mi (1,004. 5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 60. 19% White, 27. 07% African American, 0. 16% Native American, 3. 58% Asian, 0. 05% Pacific Islander, 5. 62% from other races, and 3. 33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13. 87% of the population.

There were 10,028 households out of which 30. 0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46. 7% were married couples living together, 15. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32. 9% were non-families. 28. 0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11. 7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 63 and the average family size was 3. 24.

In the city the population was spread out with 23. 9% under the age of 18, 7. 8% from 18 to 24, 32. 0% from 25 to 44, 21. 8% from 45 to 64, and 14. 5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 91. 2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86. 5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,729, and the median income for a family was $61,931. Males had a median income of $41,047 versus $32,091 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,481. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 5. 4% of families and 7. 1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 3% of those under age 18 and 8. 2% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Rahway City Hall
Rahway City Hall

Local government

The City of Rahway is governed under a Mayor-Council system of municipal government under the Faulkner Act. The Faulkner Act, or Optional Municipal Charter Law, provides for New Jersey municipalities to adopt a '''Mayor-Council''' government The Optional Municipal Charter Law or Faulkner Act (NJSA § 4069A-1 et seq [11]

Under the City of Rahway's form of government, all executive and administrative authority is vested in the office of the Mayor who appoints the Business Administrator and department directors. The Mayor of Rahway is James J. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Kennedy (Democrat), who was first elected in 1990 and is serving his fifth term in office. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. [12]

The Business Administrator is responsible for development of the Mayor’s annual budget, the administration of the city’s personnel system and the supervision of the management of the city’s departments. This form of government gives citizens a centralized line of authority for the efficient management of the city’s business. [1]

The Municipal Council is made up of nine members elected by the citizens of Rahway. There are six wards in the City of Rahway and a Councilmember is elected for a four-year term by the citizens from each respective ward. There are three Councilmembers-at-large who represent the entire City and run with the Mayor for four-year terms. [13]

Members of the Municipal Council are[14]:

Federal, state and county representation

Rahway is in the Tenth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 22nd Legislative District. [15]

New Jersey's Tenth Congressional District, covering portions of Essex County, Hudson County, and Union County, is represented by Donald M. Payne (D, Newark). New Jersey 's Tenth Congressional District is currently represented by Democrat Donald M Essex County is a County located in the northeastern part of the U Hudson County is in New Jersey, United States. Its County seat is Jersey City. Union County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. Donald Milford "Don" Payne (b July 16 1934, Newark New Jersey) is an American Democratic Party Politician from The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Newark is the largest city in New Jersey, United States and the County seat of Essex County. New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken). The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives Frank Raleigh Lautenberg (born January 23 1924 is an American businessman and Democratic Party Politician. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Cliffside Park is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Robert "Bob" Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is the junior Democratic Senator from New Jersey. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.

For the 2008-2009 Legislative Session, the 22nd District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Nicholas Scutari (D, Linden) and in the Assembly by Jerry Green (D, Plainfield) and Linda Stender (D, Fanwood). The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton The New Jersey Senate is the Upper house of the New Jersey Legislature. Nicholas P Scutari (born November 18, 1968) is an American Democratic Party Politician, who has been serving in the New Jersey The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Linden is a city in southeastern Union County, New Jersey, United States. The New Jersey General Assembly is the Lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. Gerald B "Jerry" Green (born April 16, 1939) is an American Democratic Politician, who The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Plainfield is a City in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Linda Stender (born July 25, 1951) is an American Democratic Party Politician who has served in the New Jersey General The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Fanwood is a borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States. [16] The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken). The Governor of New Jersey is the Chief executive of the US state of New Jersey. Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1 1947 is the Governor of New Jersey and a former United States Senator The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. [17]

Union County is governed by a nine-member Board of Chosen Freeholders, elected at-large to three-year terms on a staggered basis. Union County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. In New Jersey, the Boards of Chosen Freeholders are the county legislatures of the 21 counties of the state. As of the January 2008 reorganization, Union County's Freeholders are Freeholder Chairman Angel G. PortalCurrent events International holidays January 1 - New Year's Day January 1 - Independence In New Jersey, the Boards of Chosen Freeholders are the county legislatures of the 21 counties of the state. Estrada (Elizabeth), Freeholder Vice Chairman Alexander Mirabella (Roselle Park), Chester Holmes (Rahway), Bette Jane Kowalski (Cranford), Rick Proctor (Rahway), Deborah P. Elizabeth is a city in Union County, New Jersey, in the United States. Roselle Park is a borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Cranford is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Scanlon (Union), Daniel P. Union is a Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Sullivan (Elizabeth), Rayland Van Blake (Plainfield) and Nancy Ward (Linden). Elizabeth is a city in Union County, New Jersey, in the United States. Plainfield is a City in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Linden is a city in southeastern Union County, New Jersey, United States. [18]

Education

The Rahway Public Schools serve students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Rahway Public Schools are a comprehensive community public School district that serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade from Rahway, in Union Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[19]) are four K-5 elementary schools —

Grover Cleveland School (340 students),

Franklin School (534),

Madison School (300)

Roosevelt School (684) —


Rahway Middle School for grades 6-8 (937)

and Rahway High School for grades 9-12 (1,139). The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES as part of the United States Department of Education 's Institute of Education Sciences (IES collects analyzes Rahway High School is a four-year Public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Rahway, in Union County, New Jersey

Transportation

Highways

Rahway is served by U.S. Route 1/9, and Route 27. See also US Route 1 in New Jersey, US Route 9 in New Jersey U Route 27 is a State highway in New Jersey, United States, running along the original alignment for U The city is sandwiched in between the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike, which are each located about two miles outside of the city limits. The Garden State Parkway ( GSP) is a 1724-mile (277-km limited-access toll Parkway that stretches the length of New Jersey from the New York The New Jersey Turnpike (or simply The Turnpike as it is known to New Jersey residents is a Toll road in New Jersey and is one of the most heavily traveled

Public Transportation

Local public transportation is provided by New Jersey Transit with bus service to Elizabeth, Perth Amboy and Newark via the 62 bus. The New Jersey Transit Corporation (usually shortened to New Jersey Transit, NJ Transit or NJT) is a statewide Public transportation system serving Elizabeth is a city in Union County, New Jersey, in the United States. Perth Amboy is a city in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. Newark is the largest city in New Jersey, United States and the County seat of Essex County.

New Jersey Transit bus 115 provides local service and interstate service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. The New Jersey Transit Corporation (usually shortened to New Jersey Transit, NJ Transit or NJT) is a statewide Public transportation system serving The Port Authority Bus Terminal is the main gateway for interstate buses into Manhattan in New York City. See also Manhattan Midtown Manhattan, or simply Midtown, is an area of Manhattan, New York City home to world-famous commercial

Rahway Train Station serves New Jersey Transit's North Jersey Coast Line and Northeast Corridor Line. Rahway is a New Jersey Transit train station located in Rahway, New Jersey, providing service on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey The New Jersey Transit Corporation (usually shortened to New Jersey Transit, NJ Transit or NJT) is a statewide Public transportation system serving The North Jersey Coast Line is a New Jersey Transit Commuter rail line which provides service between New York The Northeast Corridor Line is a Commuter rail operation run by New Jersey Transit along Amtrak 's Northeast Corridor. The City of Rahway and New Jersey Transit helped fund a US$16 million renovation for the station in 1999 and a public plaza in front of the station was completed in 2001. The station has spurred cleanup and revitalization downtown. A new US$11. 2 million 524-space parking deck opened across the street from the station in January 2005, helping train commuters and allowing the city to transform old parking lot space into new buildings and residences.

Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away. Newark Liberty International Airport, first named Newark Airport and later Newark International Airport, is an international Airport within the

Downtown revitalization

Rahway Public Library, 2006
Rahway Public Library, 2006

Beginning in the early 1990s and continuing through the present day, the City of Rahway has rebounded as its downtown began to see the construction of new restaurants, art galleries, market-rate housing and the old Rahway Theatre reopening as the Union County Arts Center.

In September 1999, remnants of Hurricane Floyd swept across New Jersey and caused severe damage. Hurricane Floyd was the sixth named storm fourth Hurricane, and third major hurricane in the 1999 Atlantic hurricane season. The Rahway Public Library was on a flood plain and suffered over US$1 million in flood damage. The building was demolished in October 2001. A new library along a less flood-prone area of the Rahway River was constructed and opened on March 22, 2004, behind the city's municipal building. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "

Rahway State Prison

East Jersey State Prison, formerly (and popularly) known as Rahway State Prison, is actually located in Woodbridge Township at the border with Rahway. East Jersey State Prison, better known by its original name Rahway State Prison, was established in 1896 as the first reformatory in New Jersey Woodbridge Township is a Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. The prison's mailing address is in Rahway, leading many to believe the facility resides there. The prison's official name was changed to East Jersey State Prison as of November 30, 1988, at the request of the citizens of Rahway. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) [20]

Noted residents

See also: Category:Rahway High School alumni

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  14. ^ Municipal Council Members, City of Rahway. Accessed January 3, 2007. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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  16. ^ Legislative Roster: 2008-2009 Session, New Jersey Legislature. The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton Accessed June 6, 2008. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
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  18. ^ Board of Chosen Freeholders, Union County, New Jersey. Accessed February 20, 2008. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
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  21. ^ Congressional biography of Clifford P. Case, accessed December 17, 2006. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  22. ^ Lewis, Bryan. "'VILLE-POWER: SOSA-LED CARDS EARN 2 OT WIN", The New York Post, March 9, 2007. The New York Post is the 13th-oldest Newspaper published in the United States and generally acknowledged as the oldest to have been published continually Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Accessed January 2, 2008. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common "Terrence Williams scored a game-high 21 and freshman Earl Clark of Rahway, N. J. , had five of his 17 in the second OT. "
  23. ^ Nobel winner Milton Friedman dies at 94, Chicago Tribune, November 16, 2006. The Chicago Tribune is a major daily Newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, and owned by the Tribune Company Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  24. ^ Antonio Garay, Chicago Bears. The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. Accessed May 17, 2007. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "Earned Prep Star All-American and All-New Jersey Group III honors as a senior at Rahway H. S. in Rahway, N. J. after totaling 141 tackles and 10 sacks in his final season. . . Outstanding wrestler who was tabbed the 275-pound national champion by the National High School Coaches' Association"
  25. ^ About Wayne, Congressman Wayne Gilchrest. Accessed May 17, 2007. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "Born in Rahway, New Jersey, he was the fourth of Elizabeth and Arthur Gilchrest's six boys. "
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  27. ^ Chris Smith profile, United States Congress. The United States Congress is the bicameral Legislature of the federal government of the United States of America, consisting of two houses Accessed June 5, 2007. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  28. ^ Cheney, Margaret. "Tesla: Man Out of Time". Accessed June 5, 2007. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "The Tesla Electric Light Company was formed, with headquarters at Rahway, New Jersey, and a branch office in New York.
  29. ^ Johnson, Robert. "Looking Back Is Not an Option", The New York Times, November 28, 2004. For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Accessed October 19, 2007. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "He is also promoting his new book "Medicine, Science and Merck" (Cambridge University Press), written with Louis Galambos, describing his path from son of a luncheonette owner in Rahway, N. J. , to leader of a pharmaceutical giant. "
  30. ^ "CAROLYN WELLS, NOVELIST, DEAD; Noted for Myitery Stories and Nonsense Verse, Also for Children's Works BEGAN WRITING IN RAHWAY Wrote 170 Books by 1937 and 70 Were Mysteries -- Widow of Publisher's Son", The New York Times, March 27, 1942. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

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