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HISTORIC BERGEN COUNTY, NJ

HISTORIC BERGEN COUNTY, NJ. Darlington School House, Mahwah. Old Paramus Reformed Church.

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HISTORIC BERGEN COUNTY, NJ

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  1. HISTORIC BERGEN COUNTY, NJ Darlington School House, Mahwah Old Paramus Reformed Church From the days of colonial America to today, Bergen County, NJ , has played a pivotal role in local, state and American history. Original inhabitants were Native Americans of the Lenni Lenape tribe. Early settlements were made by the Dutch, with numerous examples of Dutch architecture remaining today throughout the county. Historic New Bridge Landing on the borders of Hackensack, River Edge, and New Milford has three such houses, most famous of which is the Steuben House.. This house, located adjacent to the bridge at New Bridge Crossing, is said to have seen more of the American Revolution than any other house in colonial America Today there are over 200 buildings in Bergen County on the National Register of Historic Places and 8 Historic Districts listed.

  2. BERGEN COUNTY-MAKING HISTORY EVERY DAY Although Bergen County played a significant role in our fight for Independence, its’ history does not stop there. For over 200 years, the citizens of Bergen County have left their mark on history in countless arenas including: • Aeronautics • Agriculture • Art • Civil Rights • Education • Literature • Manufacturing • National Defense • Retail • Sports • Transportation • Women’s Rights

  3. FOR ADDITIONAL HISTORICAL INFORMATION ON BERGEN COUNTY: BERGEN COUNTY HISTORIC MUSEUMS & SITES AVIATION HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM OF NEW JERSEY 400 Fred Wehran Dr. Teterboro, NJ 07608 201-288-6344 email: njahof@verizon.net CAMPBELL-CHRISTIE HOUSE, Historic New Bridge Landing County Historic Site 1201-1209 Main St. River Edge, NJ 07661 Bergen County Div. of Cultural & Historic Affairs: 201-336-7274 Bergen County Historical Society, contactBCHS@bergencountyhistory.org

  4. BERGEN COUNTY HISTORIC MUSEUMS & SITES (Pg. 2) EASTON TOWER County Historic Site Red Mill Rd. (Route 4 & Saddle River Rd. ) Paramus, NJ 07652 Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs, 201-336-7274 email: jstrom@co.bergen.nj.us FORT LEE HISTORIC PARK Hudson Terrace Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-461-1776 email: flhp@njpalisades.org FORT LEE MUSEUM (THE JUDGE MOORE HOUSE) 1588 Palisade Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-592-3580 email: @thefortleehistoricalsociety.org FRITZ BEHNKE HISTORICAL MUSEUM 330 Paramus Road Paramus, NJ 07652 201-445-1804 www.paramushistoricalmuseum.com

  5. BERGEN COUNTY HISTORIC MUSEUMS & SITES (Pg. 3) GETHSEMANE CEMETERY County Historic Site Entrance on Summit Pl. off Liberty St. Little Ferry, NJ 07643 201-336-7274 email: jstrom@co.bergen.nj.us HACKENSACK WATER WORKS County Historic Site Van Buskirk Island at Elm St. Oradell, NJ 07649 201-336-7274 www.co.bergen.nj.us THE HERMITAGE NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK 335 North Franklin Turnpike Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 201-445-8311 email: info@thehermitage.org HISTORIC NEW BRIDGE LANDING PARK 1201-1209 Main St. River Edge, NJ 07661 201-343-9492 email: commission@newbridgelanding.org

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