Welcome to Hackettstown!
The history of Hackettstown began way back in 1853 when William Johnson (1817 – 1891) became a prime contributor to the incorporation of the town. William and his brother George (1815 – 1889) were successful merchants in the town beginning in 1839 when they began operating the W.L. & G.W Johnson dry good store. The two men were very active in community affairs. George was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a director of the Hackettstown National Bank, and a member of the Hackettstown Water Board. Both men were involved in the establishment of the Union Cemetery. Hackettstown was named after Samuel Hackett, an early settler and large landowner. Hackett is said to have “contributed liberally to the liquid refreshments on the christening of a new hotel, in order to secure the name which, before this, had been Helms’ Mills or Musconetcong” Blackstones Bar and Grill has contributed to the history of Hackettstown for the last 30 years. Stop by and try out our time tested and perfected recipes….you won’t be disappointed!