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History of Bergen County, NJ. Bergen was one of the four original counties in New Jersey. Its early borders reached into what are now Passaic and Hudson counties. Bergen County today is a 239-square-mile parcel of land in the northeast corner of the state, with a population of over 900,000 people.
- Cultural & Historic Sites - Bergen County New Jersey
The list of Bergen County’s State and National Register...
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History. At the time of first European contact, Bergen...
- Cultural & Historic Sites - Bergen County New Jersey
3 paź 2024 · The Bergen County Historical Society is the largest landowner at Historic New Bridge Landing and the largest historical society in New Jersey. Our collections were begun in 1902 when the organization was founded.
The origin of the name of Bergen County is a matter of debate. It is believed that the county is named after one of the earliest settlements, Bergen, in modern-day Hudson County, New Jersey. However, the origin of the township's name is debated.
Frances A. Johnson Westervelt. Lewis historical Publishing Company, 1923 - Bergen County (N.J.)
The list of Bergen County’s State and National Register sites, which can serve as a guide to your visit to Historic Bergen County, may be found on the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office website.
Image 34 of History of Bergen County, New Jersey ... CHAPTER V. OLD BERGKN TOWN AND TOWNSHIP. Bv an act of the General Assemblj-, in 1662, East Jerse}- was divided into lour counties, viz: Bergen, Essex, Middlesex and Monmouth. The territory between... Contributor: Van Valen, James M. Date: 1900
History. At the time of first European contact, Bergen County was inhabited by Native American people, particularly the Lenape groups of the Tappan, Hackensack and Rumachenanck (later called the Haverstraw).
