Matawan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
borough in New Jersey, United States
About Matawan
The Lenape Native Americans called the area "Mechananienk," which gave rise to the area being called "Matovancons" by Dutch settlers, from which derives the name "Matawan". It means "where two rivers come together" in the Lenape language. It was formed in June 28, 1895, from portions of Matawan Township (now Aberdeen Township), and its portions of its area expanded into Madison Township (now Old Bridge Township) in 1939. The town is known for its rich colonial history, especially on and near its downtown on Main Street. During the latter half of the 20th century, the community grew as a popular suburb for formerNew York Citydwellers to live in and continue to commute back into the city. The Aberdeen-Matawan Train Station (in which the North Jersey Coast Line runs) is a transportation hub f
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