Hackensack in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hackensack
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 31, 2013
1. Hackensack Marker
Hackensack became the County Seat of Bergen in 1709.
The name “Bergen” was probably from “Bergen Op Zoom,” a major town in Holland.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1709.
Location. 40° 52.78′ N, 74° 2.646′ W. Marker is in Hackensack, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Washington Place, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 Main Street, Hackensack NJ 07601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mansion House (here, next to this marker); First House in Hackensack (a few steps from this marker); Archibald Campbell’s Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hackensack War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Court-House & Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Hackensack Soldier and Sailor Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hackensack.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 31, 2013
2. Hackensack Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 31, 2013
3. Hackensack Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 31, 2013
4. Markers on 50 Main Street
Two markers are located on this building. The Hackensack marker is seen here on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 436 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 31, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
