South Orange, NJ

About South Orange

• • Zach Braff, actor and director of "Garden State," was born in South Orange.
• • The first Friendly's Ice Cream shop was founded in South Orange in 1935.
• • The Morris and Essex Railroad spurred South Orange's growth in the 19th century.
• • South Orange's 'Duck Rock' is a local landmark with an unknown origin.
• • The Great Swamp Flood of 1968 severely impacted South Orange's infrastructure.
• • Named for its location south of Orange, NJ, it was incorporated in 1869.
• • With 17,724 residents, it's slightly smaller than its neighbor, Maplewood.
• • Sitting 174 feet above sea level, it's higher than Newark, NJ.
• • Many residents work in professional, scientific, and technical services.
• • A welcoming and artsy atmosphere makes you feel right at home.
• • The New Jersey Devils are the closest pro hockey team, playing in Newark.
• • Seton Hall basketball, located here, won the NIT Championship in 1953.

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