What is now Scotch Plains was originally incorporated as Fanwood Township on March 6, 1878, by an act of the New Jersey Legislature from portions of Plainfield Township and Westfield Township. Portions of the township were taken to form Fanwood Borough on October 2, 1895. Fanwood Township was renamed as Scotch Plains on March 29, 1917, based on the results of a referendum held that same day.Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606–1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 238 re Fanwood Township. p. 241 re Scotch Plains. Accessed May 30, 2024.
What is now Scotch Plains was originally incorporated as Fanwood Township on March 6 1878 by an act of the New Jersey Legislature from portions of Plainfield Township and Westfield Township Portions of the township were taken to form Fanwood Borough on October 2 1895 Fanwood Township was renamed as Scotch Plains on March 29 1917 based on the results of a referendum held that same daySnyder John P The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries 1606–1968 Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton New Jersey; 1969 p 238 re Fanwood Township p 241 re Scotch Plains Accessed May 30 2024