History of Fredon Township

Sussex County, New Jersey

1737  --  the infamous Walking Purchase defrauded the Lenni-Lenape of the vital Minisink.  The Indians were so disturbed that they launched a series of raids throughout Northwest New Jersey, one of which penetrated to Fredon Township at Hunts Pond.

1904  --  Fredon Township was set off from Newton.  A part of Green Township also became Fredon Township. 

Sources:

Debra Natyzak.  Voices of the Land: A Video History by Debra Natyzak.  http://www.njskylands.com/hsvoices.htm