Roxbury Township, in Morris County, New Jersey, was founded in 1740. The township included Chester, Washington, Mt. Olive, Netcong, Chester, Mt. Arlington, and Stanhope. Its first school was begun prior to 1800 in Succasunna. In February, 1808, a subscription was started, and 125 shares were sold, at eight dollars per share, for the purpose of starting and building an academy. The building was erected on a plot of land donated by Clement Carey, situated on the east side of the main road of Succasunna Plains. The academy, dedicated to the promotion of literature, was opened in 1809.
From the description of Roxbury Academy record book, 1809-1811. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 53471603
