Three of the members of the Smithereens met in Carteret High
School. - The city of Rahway was originally known as Spanktown.
According to legend, the name was derived from one of the
prominent settlers being known for publicly chastising his wife.
- The Battle of Spanktown took place on February 23, 1777, when
American forces under General Maxwell fought and defeated a
British brigade. The American casualties were reported as 3 dead
and 12 wounded, compared to 500 British dead. - A mint in Rahway
was the first in the country to print coins bearing the
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