Unusual New Jersey Town Names

Buttzville- Warren County

Buttzville New Jersey is located in Northwest, New Jersey in Warren County.  It's an unincorporated community in White Township.  Buttzville is named after Michael Robert Buttz.

It's less than one square mile and is best known for a roadside attraction along Route 46, Johnny's Hotdogs.  Johnny's is a must-visit for those heading to the nearby Poconos.

Ho-Ho-Kus- Bergen County

Ho-Ho-Kus, is a borough located in North Jersey in Bergen County.  The origin of the name Ho-Ho-Kus, is in dispute.  Through the years, it's been associated with several different Indian terms.   The one seen as most widely accepted would be from a Delaware Indian term for Red Cedar.

Ho-Ho-Kus has several historical locations as well as a downtown area that has an old-time feel to it.

Shamong- Burlington County

Shamong is in Burlington County and boasts a beautiful suburban landscape.    The Lenape Indians were the original settlers and the name comes from the Indian word that means place of the big horn.

Atsion Lake in Shamong, is a nice tourist attraction.  Swim in the lake and enjoy a picnic.  Tourists notice right away that the lake will sometimes be a shade of red.  No worries, though.  The red is from the cedar trees around the lake.

Cheesequake- Middlesex County

Cheesequake is located within Old Bridge in Middlesex County.  While it's understandable to think the name has something to do with cheese, that's not the case.  It's believed that the name comes from the Lenape word, "Chesehohke" which means upland.

Cheesequake offers hikers a great way to experience nature.  Hike the trails, or swim in the lake.  Camping out is also another great way to experience nature in it's purest form.

Peapack-Gladstone-  Somerset County

Peakpack-Gladstone as is the case with many New Jersey town names, Peapack comes from the Lenape word, PeaPackton, meaning marriage of the waters.

Gladstone is among one of the most expensive zip codes in America.