History:

The Delaware Indian word "Tuphanne" is where the name Tappan is derived from. It means cold water. Why it was named Old Tappan, no one knows, but it is believed that it was to distinguish it from Tappan, New York, of which Old Tappan was formerly a part. In 1704, Cosyn Haring, one of the original 16 parents, obtained a land grant from Queen Anne of England for most of the land which is now Old Tappan.

General Information:

Town Name: Old Tappan

City Hall: Old Tappan Borough Hall

Address: 227 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan NJ 07675

Phone Number: 201-664-1849

Land Area: 3.9 square miles

Distance to NYC: 12 miles

Town Website: http://www.oldtappan.net

Library Website: http://www.bccls.org

Water Service: United Water Company

Gas & Electric: P.S.E. & G./Rockland Electric

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