from
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Rockaway \Rock"a*way\, [Probably from Rockaway beach, where it
was used.]
Formerly, a light, low, four-wheeled carriage, with standing
top, open at the sides, but having waterproof curtains which
could be let down when occasion required; now, a somewhat
similar, but heavier, carriage, inclosed, except in front,
and having a door at each side.
[1913 Webster] Rockelay
from
U.S. Gazetteer (1990)
Rockaway, NJ (borough, FIPS 64050)
Location: 40.89687 N, 74.51482 W
Population (1990): 6243 (2355 housing units)
Area: 5.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 07866
Rockaway, OR
Zip code(s): 97136
from
U.S. Gazetteer Places (2000)
Rockaway, NJ -- U.S. borough in New Jersey
Population (2000): 6473
Housing Units (2000): 2491
Land area (2000): 2.088806 sq. miles (5.409983 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 0.017358 sq. miles (0.044956 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 2.106164 sq. miles (5.454939 sq. km)
FIPS code: 64050
Located within: New Jersey (NJ), FIPS 34
Location: 40.900365 N, 74.513557 W
ZIP Codes (1990): 07866
Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
Headwords:
Rockaway, NJ
Rockaway