Hackensack, New Jersey: 300 Years Of Modern History
The county seat for Bergen County, New Jersey is the small, bustling city of Hackensack. Nearly 43,000 people call the 4.6 square mile city their home and, in addition to being a seat of government, it is also an important retailing and business center.
The region of New Jersey that Hackensack occupies today was long the home of the Lenni Lenape native peoples. The Achkinheshcky or Hackensack tribe populated the area and coexisted peacefully with Dutch settlers who arrived in 1639 and established a trading post there. By 1688, the area came under the control of the British who established the town of New Barbadoes. At one point during the Revolutionary War, General Washington had his headquarters in Hackensack and the region was at times the epicenter between battling British and American forces. The name Hackensack meaning — mouth of water — was not officially chartered until 1921.
In addition to government institutions the city has several interesting places to visit:
Main Street. If you like downtown shopping, then Hackensack is for you. More than 300 retail and commercial establishments are located within the city’s Special Improvement District {SID}, a designation given to promote and maintain the retail district. The district is also home to one of the few free standing Sears stores in the nation.
North Jersey Media Group. Bergen County’s largest newspaper, The Record, calls Hackensack its home. The North Jersey Media Group {NJMG} publishes two daily newspapers; 41 local newspapers; a magazine, The Best of Bergen; and operates several important web sites. Scheduled tours of their printing facility are available to groups.
New Jersey Naval Museum. Home to the USS Ling 297, a BALAO class submarine, and several smaller water vessels and artifacts. The museum is open select weekdays for group tours.
Other points of interest within the city include the Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack River County Park, the Church on the Green, and the County of Bergen courthouse.
Located less than ten miles west of New York City, Hackensack is easily accessible to the city; Newark and Teterboro Airports; the Meadowlands sports complex; Newark and Jersey City; and is within a day’s drive of the Jer
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Bergen County happens to be the most populated county in the state of New Jersey. From the high elevation of Bald Mountain to the sharp cliffs of the New Jersey Palisades, there are many things to see in this large, popular community.
Bergen County is situated in the northeast corner of the state. The area is full of historical sites, plenty of shopping, county parks and the Bergen County Zoo. This small but well maintained zoo has many wild and domestic animals that are sure to please anyone visiting.
Having a humid subtropical climate, Bergen County does not get a persistent snow cover like the areas surrounding it do. It is extremely appealing because of its forested areas, rolling hills, warm summers and glorious fall foliage.
As mentioned before, the historical features of Bergen run deep. It is the first county of New Jersey to be established and its roots can be traced to before the Revolutionary War. It was officially recognized as a county in 1638.
Visitors not only enjoy the historic charm of Bergen County, but also the more modern aspects as well. With shopping malls and art centers, there is something for everyone. In the suburbs you will find flowing streams, wooded areas and just an all around great get away from the busy life of the big city. However, when things get too quiet, a short drive to New York can be just the bit of excitement you need.
History and charm are waiting in Bergen County New Jersey!
Bergen County real estate information is easily obtained at Remax-NJ (http://www.remax-nj.com) Heidi Ball is a freelance writer.
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