Hanoverian Horses for Sale near Summit, NJ

About Summit, NJ

The region in which Summit is located was purchased from Native Americans on October 28, 1664. Summit's earliest European settlers came to the area around the year 1710. The original name of Summit was "Turkey Hill" to distinguish it from the area then known as "Turkey" ( New Providence's original name until 1759). During the American Revolutionary War, Summit was known as "Beacon Hill", because bonfire beacons were lit on an eastern ridge in Summit to warn the New Jersey militiamen of approaching British troops. Summit was called the "Heights over Springfield" during the late 18th century and most of the 19th century, and was considered a part of New Providence.