
1714: Dutch settlers came to the area and named it Rockaway, which is based on the Indian word “Rechouwakie,” meaning “the place of sands.”
1844: Rockaway Township was established, and contained Rockaway Borough and Denville
1894: Rockaway Borough was incorporated
1913: Denville Township was incorporated
ROCKAWAY BOROUGH HALL
1 E Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866