48-690: Whippany may refer to the following in the U.S. state of New Jersey: Whippany, New Jersey , a town in Morris County Whippany Railway Museum , a railway museum and excursion train ride in the above town Whippany River , a tributary of the Rockaway River in Morris County [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with
96-738: A blacksmith , a shoemaker , and a mason. A 1780 newspaper notice includes a description to aid in re-capturing "Jack," a slave who had escaped ; this notice can be found at the Morristown National Historical Park . Guests at the estate included George Washington , Nathaniel Greene , and Marquis de Lafayette . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 25.35 square miles (65.65 km ), including 23.63 square miles (61.20 km ) of land and 1.72 square miles (4.45 km ) of water (6.79%). Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within
144-577: A township in Morris County , in the northern portion of the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 56,162, an increase of 2,924 (+5.5%) from the 2010 census count of 53,238, which in turn had reflected an increase of 2,589 (+5.1%) from the 50,649 counted at the 2000 census . The name Parsippany comes from the Lenape Native American sub-tribe, which comes from
192-527: A Car . Parsippany SC is a soccer club that hosts teams in both the Super Y-League and the Super-20 League . Par–Troy Little League East, one of Parsippany's two township Little League teams, competed in the 2012 Little League World Series , losing in the third round of play at South Williamsport, Pennsylvania , to a team from Petaluma, California . The township is governed within
240-468: A development team for the New York Red Bulls , play at the team's 15-acre (6.1 ha) development facility in the township. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Whippany include: Parsippany%E2%80%93Troy Hills, New Jersey Parsippany–Troy Hills , commonly known as Parsippany ( / p ɑːr ˈ s ɪ p ə n i / par- SIP -ə-nee ), is
288-425: A diverse flora and fauna spectrum. Based on data from the 2022 American Community Survey , the racial makeup of Parsippany-Troy Hills was 26,742 (47.8%) White , 1,537 (2.7%) African American , 80 (0.1%) Native American , 20,847 (37.2%) Asian , 0 (0%) Pacific Islander , 113 (0.2%) from other races , and 1,223 (2.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4,723 persons (8.4%). Among
336-487: A manufacturer of computer memory devices, are in Parsippany–Troy Hills. The U.S. operations of Cadbury Adams , Ferrero , Reckitt Benckiser , Ricola and Safilo are located here. Cendant Corporation moved its headquarters to Parsippany–Troy Hills in 2001; in 2006 Cendant separated into several different companies, including Avis Budget Group , parent company of Avis Rent a Car System and Budget Rent
384-602: A margin of 8% in 2009, in an election in which Republicans took hold of all of the township's elected offices. In November 2012, Jonathan Nelson became the first Democrat elected to the Township Council in 26 years after upsetting Mayor James R. Barberio's candidate, Republican Judy Tiedemann. In the 2017 general election, Democratic challenger Michael Soriano defeated two-term incumbent Republican Mayor James R. Barberio; Soriano won with 7,438 votes (52.92%), and his running mates Emily Peterson and Janice McCarthy swept
432-453: A notable share of single-person households. Within this segment, 7.9% of individuals were aged 65 or older and living alone, reflecting a portion of elderly residents who may require different community support or services. On average, household sizes were 2.58 individuals, while the average size for families specifically was slightly larger at 3.14 individuals, underscoring a pattern of smaller nuclear families and household groupings. 20.8% of
480-595: A war between the Dutch and British ten years later, however, the Dutch retook control of New Amsterdam. A year later, it returned to the British. Relations with the Native Americans and English improved for a while. Settlers from England began moving to the area around 1700. The Parsippany area had flat land and fertile soil, and a fresh water supply, which created a suitable location for successful farming. From
528-647: Is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hanover Township , Morris County, New Jersey , United States. As of the 2020 census , it had a population of 8,863. Whippany's name is derived from the Whippanong Native Americans , a tribe that once inhabited the area. Whippanong meant "place of the willows ", named for the trees growing along the banks of the Whippany River . The Whippany River
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#1732772957127576-690: Is an important part of the Munsee , colonial , and industrial history of the town. Circa 1000 CE, the area, along with most of northern New Jersey , was inhabited by the Munsee Lenape people. Circa 1500, all of New Jersey was part of the Lenapehoking , the homelands of the Lenape. The Munsee harvested mussels from the Whippany River . Arrowheads found in Munsee encampments throughout
624-671: Is represented by Mikie Sherrill ( D , Montclair ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 26th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Joseph Pennacchio ( R , Rockaway Township ) and in
672-634: Is usually cooler than Manhattan at night and in the early morning. The record low temperature is −26 °F (−32 °C), and the record high is 104 °F (40 °C). Parsippany–Troy Hills lies in the Newark Piedmont Basin. Around 500 million years ago, a chain of volcanic islands crashed into proto North America, riding over the North American Plate and creating the New Jersey Highlands , which start in
720-548: The 2000 United States census , there were 50,649 people, 19,624 households, and 13,167 families residing in the township. The population density was 2,115.5 inhabitants per square mile (816.8/km ). There were 20,066 housing units at an average density of 838.1 per square mile (323.6/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 74.28% White , 3.11% African American , 0.12% Native American , 18.06% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 1.90% from other races , and 2.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.98% of
768-750: The Faulkner Act (formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law) under the Mayor-Council system of municipal government (Plan E), implemented based on the recommendations of a Charter Study Commission as of January 1, 1966. The township is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the five-member township council, all elected to four-year terms of office on an at-large basis in partisan elections held in odd-numbered years as part of
816-469: The Wisconsin Glacier melted around 13,000 BCE , half of Parsippany was filled with water as this was Lake Passaic . Around the area grasses grew, as the area was tundra and then turned into a taiga/boreal forest as the area warmed. Paleo-Indians moved in small groups into the area around 12,500 years ago, attracted by the diversity of plant and animal life. Native Americans relocated to
864-498: The 1730s until the beginning of the 19th century, present-day Parsippany was known as Lake Hiawatha , and included a 2,000-acre (3.125 mile) slave plantation . The central street of Lake Hiawatha, Beverwyck Road, references the name of a Dutch slave owner and property manager Lucas Von Beverhoudt. Generations of African slaves were forced to labor on the Beverwyck property , including Phebe Ann Jacobs . Born enslaved in 1785 on
912-1013: The 2000 Census, which was the eighth-highest of any municipality in New Jersey, for all places with 1,000 or more residents identifying their ancestry. From 1967 through 2015, the Vince Lombardi Trophy was exclusively handcrafted by Tiffany & Co. in Parsippany for the winning team of the Super Bowl , as is the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy granted to the winner of the NBA Finals . Allergan , B&G Foods , GAF Materials Corporation , Sun Chemical , Zoetis , Kings Food Markets , Lexus and Toyota Financial Services , Wyndham Worldwide Toys "R" Us , along with its parent company, Tru Kids , and PNY Technologies ,
960-418: The 40th and 45th parallels north, a zone which included all of North Jersey . Native Americans traded furs and food with the Dutch for various goods, including metal pots, knives, guns, axes, and blankets. Trading with the Native Americans occurred until 1643 when a series of wars broke out between the them. There were hostile relations between the Dutch and Native Americans between 1643 and 1660, which prevented
1008-473: The Asian population, largest ancestry groups were Indian, 14,373 (25.6%), followed by Chinese, 3,538 (6.3%), and Filipinos, 912 (1.6%). Among Hispanics and Latinos, the largest ancestry groups were Colombian, 900 (1.6%), followed by Puerto Rican, 586 (1%), and Mexican, 523 (0.9%). The 2010 United States census counted 53,238 people, 20,279 households, and 14,094 families in the township. The population density
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#17327729571271056-556: The Beverwyck plantation, she later achieved freedom in Maine , laundering clothes for students of Bowdoin College . Her 1856 biography, Narrative of Phebe Ann Jacobs, published posthumously, was a source of inspiration to Harriet Beecher Stowe , who authored Uncle Tom's Cabin , an anti-slavery novel. A 1768 newspaper advertisement for the property mentions a " Negro House ," which was constructed to house over 20 slaves , including
1104-461: The November general election. Either two or three council seats are up for vote each election, with the mayoral seat up for vote at the same time that two seats are up for vote. The mayor and council are separately elected, with the mayor, serving as the chief executive officer, and the council serving in the capacity of a legislative body. Some responsibilities of the mayor include preparation of
1152-564: The area several thousand years ago, dwelling in the highlands and along the Rockaway River and the Whippany River , where they hunted and fished for the various game that lived in the area and migrated through the area in autumn. Paintings in a rock cave were found in the late 1970s in western Parsippany in the highlands. From 1611 to 1614, the Netherlands established the colony of New Netherland , which claimed territory between
1200-411: The average family size was 3.13. In the township, the age distribution of the population shows 21.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males. The median income for a household in
1248-481: The budget, enforcement of the ordinances, supervision of municipal departments and property, execution of Council decisions, and oversight of other functions of the municipality. Some of the responsibilities of the Council include adopting ordinances, approval of contracts presented by the mayor, scheduling times and places for council meetings and designation of the official newspapers of the municipality. As of 2023 ,
1296-563: The center of town, leading northeast to join the Passaic River near Pine Brook . The river is protected by the Whippany River Watershed Action Committee . Public schools in the area include Bee Meadow School, Mountview Road School, Salem Drive School, Memorial Junior School and Whippany Park High School . Arrow Academy is a Christian school for grades PreK-8. The New York Red Bulls U23,
1344-454: The colonization by the Dutch of present-day Morris County . On August 27, 1664, three English ships approached Fort Amsterdam and the fort was surrendered to the English. The English took control of New Netherland, and Morris County was included in the colonial-era Province of New York . Relations with the Native Americans improved briefly after New Jersey's independent establishment. In
1392-583: The households consisted of married couples living together, highlighting a majority presence of traditional family structures. In contrast, 7.9% of the households were led by a female householder without a husband present, suggesting a smaller portion of single-parent, female-led homes. Non-family households accounted for 30.5% of the total, indicating a significant portion of the population living without immediate family ties or living arrangements not involving nuclear families. Furthermore, 25.0% of all households were composed of individuals living alone, demonstrating
1440-472: The mayor of Parsippany–Troy Hills is Republican James R. Barberio, whose term of office ends December 31, 2025. Parsippany–Troy Hills's Township Council consists of Council President Loretta Gragnani (R, 2023), Council Vice President Michael J. dePierro (R, 2023), Judy Hernandez (D, 2025), Justin Musella (R, 2025) and Frank Neglia (R, 2025). James Barberio unseated incumbent Mayor Michael Luther (D) by
1488-539: The nearby Washington Valley suggest that they hunted wolf , elk , and wild turkey for game . The earliest European settlers to live along the Whippany River can be traced back to 1685. The river was an integral part of life in the area; it provided water power for the various mills which developed in the town. The Seeing Eye , the first guide dog school for the blind in the United States,
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1536-432: The population were under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 95.7 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
1584-408: The population. There were 19,624 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and
1632-416: The population. As of 2010, 17.4% of the township's population self-identified as being Indian American , making them the largest minority group in the township; 6.6% of residents identified as being Chinese-American , which is the highest of any Morris County municipality. Out of the total 20,279 households in the area, 30.9% of these households included children under the age of 18. Additionally, 58.3% of
1680-464: The results of a referendum held on May 9, 1928, that split off both East Hanover Township and Parsippany–Troy Hills from Hanover Township. Since 2006, Parsippany–Troy Hills has been appeared eight times on Money magazine's list of "Best Places to Live in the United States", ranking 17th-best in 2006, 13th-best in 2008, 15th-best in 2012, 17th-best in 2014, fifth-best in 2016, 33rd-best in 2017, 26th-best in 2018, and 15th-best in 2022. After
1728-468: The same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Whippany&oldid=447706170 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Whippany, New Jersey Whippany
1776-608: The south by the Black Meadows Preserve and Morristown Municipal Airport , and to the southwest by Morris Township, Morris Township . Morristown , the county seat , is 5 miles (8 km) to the southwest. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the Whippany CDP has a total area of 5.74 square miles (14.87 km ), of which 5.61 square miles (14.53 km ) are land and 0.13 square miles (0.34 km ), or 2.21%, are water. The Whippany River flows through
1824-422: The township include Greystone Park, Lake Hiawatha , Lake Intervale, Lake Parsippany, Mount Tabor (also known as "Tabor"), Parsippany , Powder Mill, Rainbow Lakes , Rockaway Neck, and Troy Hills . Lake Hiawatha and Mount Tabor are neighborhoods with their own ZIP codes. In 2000, 55% of Parsippany residents had a 07054 ZIP code. In 2011, Parsippany residents could live in one of 12 ZIP codes. Until 2000, there
1872-527: The township was $ 68,133 and the median income for a family was $ 81,041. Males had a median income of $ 51,175 versus $ 38,641 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 32,220. About 2.6% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over. Parsippany–Troy Hills has a large Indian American community, with 8.39% of Parsippany–Troy Hills's residents having identified themselves as being of Indian American ancestry in
1920-412: The two council seats, ousting incumbents Council President Louis A. Valori and Vincent Ferrara. Peterson won with 26.61% or 7,088 votes, and McCarthy won with 26.97% or 7,186 votes. Parsippany–Troy Hills Township is located in the 11th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 26th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 11th congressional district
1968-572: The western portion of the township. This strike also created land formations in the rest of eastern New Jersey. Around 450 million years ago, a small continent, long and thin, collided with North America, creating folding and faulting in western New Jersey and southern Appalachia. The swamps and meadows of Parsippany were created when the North American Plate separated from the African Plate. An aborted rift system or half-graben
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2016-443: The word parsipanong , which means "the place where the river winds through the valley". Parsippany–Troy Hills is the most populous municipality in Morris County. The name Troy Hills was changed from Troy, to avoid confusion of mail being sent erroneously to Troy, New York . Parsippany–Troy Hills was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 12, 1928, from portions of Hanover Township , based on
2064-424: Was $ 85,760 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 2,882) and the median family income was $ 102,601 (+/− $ 4,650). Males had a median income of $ 67,109 (+/− $ 3,242) versus $ 50,415 (+/− $ 2,595) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 40,965 (+/− $ 1,434). About 1.8% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over. As of
2112-438: Was 2,259.3 per square mile (872.3/km ). There were 21,274 housing units at an average density of 902.8 per square mile (348.6/km ). The racial makeup was 62.37% (33,204) White , 3.52% (1,874) Black or African American , 0.17% (92) Native American , 29.09% (15,487) Asian , 0.02% (8) Pacific Islander , 2.03% (1,082) from other races , and 2.80% (1,491) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.32% (4,430) of
2160-515: Was a 13th ZIP code within Parsippany, eliminated with changes at the Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital. Parsippany–Troy Hills borders the municipalities of Boonton , Denville Township , East Hanover Township , Hanover Township , Montville , Morris Plains , Morris Township , Mountain Lakes and Randolph . The township has a humid continental climate , with cold winters and very warm-to-hot summers. It
2208-540: Was created. The land area lowered between the Ramapo Fault in western Parsippany and a fault west of Paterson . The Ramapo Fault goes through the western part of the township. The Wisconsin Glacier came into the area around 21,000 BCE and left around 13,000 BCE due to a warming in climate. As the glacier slowly melted, this created rivers, streams and lakes, leaving most of the township under Lake Passaic , which
2256-545: Was located in Whippany between 1931 and 1966, before moving to its current campus in nearby Morris Township . Whippany is in eastern Morris County and occupies most of the eastern part of Hanover Township. It is bordered to the west, across Interstate 287 , by Cedar Knolls , also in Hanover Township. Whippany is bordered to the north by Parsippany–Troy Hills Township , to the east by East Hanover Township , to
2304-616: Was the biggest lake in New Jersey at that time, stretching from the edge of the Ramapo Fault in western Parsippany eastward to almost Paterson. The area was first a tundra when the Wisconsin Glacier melted and then as the area warmed formed taiga/boreal forests, along with vast meadows. Slowly, Lake Passaic drained and formed swamps in the township; Troy Meadows and Lee Meadows (on the old Alderney Farm tract) are perfect examples. Swamps and meadows next to oak forests created
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