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  1. Town History | Hackettstown NJ

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    How did Hackettstown get its name?Hackettstown was named after Samuel Hackett, an early settler and large landowner. Hackett is said to have "contributed liberally to the liquid refreshments on the christening of a new hotel, in order to secure the name which, before this, had been Helms' Mills or Musconetcong."
    Where is Hackettstown NJ?Hackettstown is a town in Warren County, New Jersey in the United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the town's population was 10,248. The town is located in the eastern region of the Lehigh Valley . It is believed that Hackettstown was named after Samuel Hackett, an early settler and large landowner.
    When was Hackettstown incorporated?Hackettstown was incorporated as a town by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 9, 1853, from portions of Independence Township. Portions of territory were exchanged with Mansfield Township in 1857, 1860, 1872 and 1875. William Johnson (1817–1891) was a prime contributor to the incorporation of the town in 1853.
    Does Hackettstown have a duplicate name?Hackettstown is one of the few towns in the United States that has no duplicate in name. Before its incorporation in 1853 it formed a part of Independence. It is delightfully situated in the Musconetcong valley, and is nearly surrounded by Schooley's Mountain on the one side, and on the other a range of which Buck's Hill forms a part.
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    WEBHackettstowns name comes from Samuel Hackett, the earliest and largest landowner of the region, who is said to have contributed liberally to the liquid refreshments on the christening of a new hotel, in order to …

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    WEBFounded in 1853, Hackettstown is home to Centenary University and Mars Chocolate North America. Hackettstown is located in a valley along the banks of the Musconetcong River in N/W New Jersey, USA. The Town …

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  9. Historic Hackettstown: Genealogy

    WEBHowever, it was because of the influence of the Hackett family, John and his son, Samuel, that the area would eventually be known as Hackettstown. Ayers and Hackett were joined, over the years, by …

  10. Historic Hackettstown: Collections

    WEBThe Hackettstown Historical Society museum is home to a unique collection of artifacts, memorabilia, books, ephemera, vintage clothing and more relating to the many aspects of life in Hackettstown and the …