About Scotch Plains, NJ
Scotch Plains is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. The area known as Scotch Plains was first settled by Europeans in 1684 and served as a stop on the stage coach line between New York and Philadelphia. Major attractions include Bowcraft Amusement Park and Hillside Cemetery. Among the biggest companies in Scotch Plains are Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., and Valley National Bancorp. The biggest schools here are J. Ackerman Coles School and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Scotch Plains is Brookside Park. Famous persons from Scotch Plains include Hank Beenders and Jerome Hines.