History of Hackensack, New Jersey, USA

1844 - Hackensack
This township is 10 miles long, with a width varying from 3 to 5 miles. It is bounded N. by Harrington, B. by Hudson river, S. by part of Hudson co., and W. by Lodi and New Barbadoes. On the E. the Palisades skirt along the Hudson. The W. part is generally level, and contains much meadow-land in the valleys of Hackensack river and English creek. The raising of garden vegetables for the New York market furnishes support for many of the inhabitants. The value in 1840 was $11,726; being more than double that of any other township in the county. There are 4 bridges over the Hackensack, in the township,—one near the village of Hackensack, and at New Milford, at Old Bridge, and at New Bridge. These three, with Schraalenberg, Closter, and Mount Clinton, contain each a few dwellings. English Neighborhood is a thickly settled vicinity, in the south part, 5 miles from Hoboken, where there is a Reformed Dutch and a Christ-ian church. The township contains 5 stores, 9 grist m., 6 saw m.; cap. in... Read MORE...

1854 - Hackensack
Hackensack, a post-township of Bergen county, New Jersey, on the Hudson river, about 10 miles N. from New York. Pop., 3486.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1859
HACKENSACK, a village in the co. of Bergen, in the state of New Jersey, 14 m. N by W of New York, on the W side of a river of the same name, which rises in Rockland lake, and flows in a S course of 40 m. to Newark bay. Pop. of v. 1,000.
A Gazetteer of the World: Or, Dictionary of Geographical Knowledge, Publisher A. Fullarton, 1859

1884 - Mrs. Elizabeth A. Thornton, of Hackensack, N. J., recently celebrated her one hundredth birthday.
She distinctly recalls the visit of Lafayette to Camden to lay the corner-stone of the DeKalb monument. - N. Y. Sun.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
May 24, 1884

1895 - Hackensack
Hack'ensack, a post-village, capital of Bergen co., N.J., on the Hackensack River, and on the New Jersey Midland and New Jersey & New York Railroads, 12 miles N. of New York, and 7 miles S.E. of Paterson. It contains a court-house, 11 churches, a bank, 3 newspaper offices, and several manufactories. Pop. in 1890, 6004.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1901 - HACKENSACK ARMORY BURNED. NATIONAL GUARD DANCE WAS IN PROGRESS WHEN FIRE STARTED - BUILDING ALSO THE OPERA HOUSE.
Hackensack, N. J., Feb. 26. - The Hackensack Armory, which was also the Opera House, was destroyed by fire tonight, and shortly after midnight the side walls began to tumble in. The building had been Hackensack's pride for a number of years, and when it was sold under foreclosure proceedings a couple of years ago, Company M of the Fourth Regiment was enabled to buy it through the liberality of the residents of the village.

Within an hour tonight the building, which was of brick, with two floors, but more than three stories in height, was swept away. The only property saved consisted of the rifles and the piano which belonged to the company. The scenery in the Opera House and the furnishings were all lost.

Company M held a drill tonight and a dance afterward. There were about seventy-five couples on the floor of the drillroom dancing when the flames started.

The ground floor was used as the drill room and ballroom. The auditorium was on the second floor. The stage was at the... Read MORE...

1909 - June 9 - Alice Huyler Ramsey, a 22-year-old housewife and mother from Hackensack, New Jersey, becomes the first woman to drive across the United States.
With three female companions, none of whom could drive a car, in fifty-nine days she drove a Maxwell automobile the 3,800 miles from Manhattan, New York, to San Francisco, California.

historyorb.com
June 9, 1909

1916
Hackensack, a banking post-town, capital of Bergen CO., N.J., on the Hackensack River and on the New York, Susquehanna and Western and the New Jersey and New York Rs., 12 miles N. of New York. It has iron- and carriage-works and manufactures of silk, wall-paper, and jewelry. Many New York business-men reside here. Pop. in 1900, 9443.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

1917 - 3 TROLLEY CARS CRASH. FOG CAUSES ACCIDENT ON HACKENSACK TRESTLE - MOTORMEN MAY DIE.
Hackensack, N. J., Feb. 27. - Three trolley cars met in a crash on a trestle over the Erie Railroad this morning. As a result, the three motormen are in the hospital in a serious condition.

There is a single track on the trestle, and as a car enters it a signal is flashed. A heavy fog hid the signal lights today. A car bound from Newark to Edgewater entered the stretch of track and about half way over the trestle crashed into an eastbound car.

A third car, bound for Edgewater, struck the rear end of the car from Newark, which had already collided, and piled the debris higher on the tracks.

Many passengers were cut and bruised. GEORGE FOLEY and JOHN VAN WINKLE were the motormen in the head-on crash. Both may die. The third motorman, whose name is McMANUS, had fractures of both legs and he also may die. HERBERT GILBERT of 500 West 170th Street, New York City, was one of the injured passengers. After being treated he went to his home. The wreckage took fire. Five doctors and the ... Read MORE...

1921 - Truck Catches Fire
James Mack, 35, years old, was burned to death, and Ernest Starke, 21 years old, received burns from which he died later in Hackensack Hospital, when an automobile truck driven by Mack turned over about five miles south of Hackensack and caught fire early yesterday morning. The men, both of whom lived in New Milford, were taking a truck load of peaches to New York from New Milford. After leaving Little Ferry they lost their way and struck a bad road, upsetting in a ditch. Mack was pinned under the truck and Starke, badly hurt himself, was unable to ectricate him before he was dead.
The New York Times
New York, New York
September 1, 1921

2023 - Hackensack, New Jersey has a variety of things to offer. Here's a mix of places to visit and things to do in and around the area:
The Shops at Riverside: If you're into shopping, this upscale mall is a great place to spend your time. It has a good mix of high-end and mainstream stores, as well as restaurants for a quick bite.

Hackensack River County Park: A peaceful spot for nature lovers, the park provides walking trails, picnic areas, and beautiful views of the Hackensack River. It's a great place to unwind and enjoy the outdoors.

Bergen County Zoo: Located within Van Saun County Park, this zoo is a fantastic family-friendly destination. It's home to a variety of animals and has a train and carousel for additional fun.

The New Jersey Naval Museum: If you're interested in maritime history, check out the USS Ling, a World War II-era submarine docked on the Hackensack River. The museum also has artifacts and exhibits related to naval history.

Main Street Hackensack: Explore the downtown area for its diverse range of shops and eateries. It's a charming place to stroll around, and you might discover... Read MORE...