The origin of Rahway is connected to the 1664 purchase of the Elizabethtown tract, and the establishment of the first permanent English settlement in New Jersey. An association of Englishmen living on Long Island looked forward to colonizing New Jersey, a province granted by the king to the Duke of York. The associates asked the duke’s deputy governor, Richard Nicolls, for permission to purchase a vast tract of land from the Lenni Lenape Indians. Nicolls agreed, and Chief Mattano signed the deed in return for cloth, coats, guns, kettles, lead and powder.
Hotels in Rahway
Best Western Riverview Inn & Suites
1747 Paterson St.
Rahway, NJ 07065
The Best Western Riverview Inn & Suites is conveniently located in Rahway, New Jersey and offers all of the amenities and conveniences to ensure a comfortable stay for every guest. Guests staying at this Rahway hotel will be close to all the excitement, attractions and entertainment available in New York City located 15 minutes away.