he township was named after Ephraim Green, who settled near Greendell in 1770. Many sections of Green retain their identity as Tranquility, Huntsville, Greendell, and Yellow Frame.
In 1829 part of Green Township became Byram Township, but in 1853 Green Township was expanded to include a section of the old Newton Township. In 1904 a portion of Green became Fredon Township. In 1881, the area was listed as 19.65 square miles; and today Green encompasses 16.5 square miles.
Green Township remains one of the most rural townships in Sussex County, and pledges to maintain that rural quality of life. A number of residential subdivisions have been built, many of which contain luxury homes.
