Succasunna-Kenvil, New Jersey

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The name of Succasunna comes from the Lenni-Lenape Native American word for "Black Rock", most likely due to the rich iron-ore deposits in the area. The community was established circa 1740.

The Hercules Powder Co. in Kenvil has had explosions in 1934, killing 6 people; in 1940, killing 51 people; and in 1989, shattering windows across town.

U.S. Route 46 and State Route 10 pass through the area. The Morristown and Erie Railway runs rail freight service through the area 2-5 times per week on its High Bridge Branch.

The Morris Traction Company used to run a trolley car down Main Street, through Ledgewood and out to Bertrand's Island Amusement Park.
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Coordinates:   40°52'2"N   74°37'48"W
This article was last modified 7 years ago