For many years the Indigo was known as The Inn at Somerset Hills, and its lounge-tavern was known as The Dead River Pub.

Prior to World War II there were several brick works along the river due to the good clay found there.

A 1960s housing development in Warren, originally called Dead River Estates, found more success when renamed Whispering Hills.

The Dead River Road bridge was for a long time closed due to flooding and disrepair, and a controversary over whether it should be repaired and reopened significantly affected the 1983 election for Warren Township Committee.

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