Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Hanson House
Program: Rahway Valley Railroad history
Rahway Valley Railroad in Union County
Join us for a fascinating look at the history of this small but important rail line, which served several Union County communities for nearly a century.
The Rahway Valley Railroad played a significant role in the growth and development of Union County, helping transform the area from its largely agrarian beginnings into a thriving center of commerce and industry.
Richard King will explore the history of the railroad, its impact on local businesses and industries, the people who operated it, and its connections with the other railroads that served the county.
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What is this program about?
It is a Union County Historical Society presentation exploring the railroad’s history and local impact.
When and where is the program?
The program takes place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hanson House.
Who is presenting?
Richard King is an author and railroad historian, President of the Tri-State Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey, and a lifelong Union, New Jersey resident.
Our longtime friend and Society Treasurer, Bill Frolich, sadly passed away on September 30th 2021. He was 101 years old, a 45-year member of UCHS, and the writer/editor of our Newsletter. Bill and his extraordinary knowledge of Union County history will be greatly missed.