Lopatcong New Jersey

In 1861, the incorporation of the town of Phillipsburg eliminated a small tract of territory from the township. The similarity of the names of town and township occasioned more or less confusion, and so, in 1863, in response to a petition of the citizens of Phillipsburg township, the name thereof was changed, by act approved March 18th of that year, to Lopatcong, after the creek of that name.

The Township of Lopatcong derived its name from four words of the Lenni Lenape, Delaware Indian tribe -- "Lowan peek achtu onk," meaning "Winter water place for deer" -- named after a creek flowing through the land.

Approximately 5000 acres in size, and although not a land of milk and honey, the area was rich in good, fertile soil for pasture and the growing of crops. Other than the pursuit of agriculture the only industry in the area was the quarrying of a fine quality of soapstone.

Records show that the earlier settlers were from England, France, Holland, Germany, and Scotland and settled in the Township of Lopatcong as early as 1740.

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