Hackensack in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New Hope Baptist Church
Third oldest African American Church in Hackensack, built by North Carolina carpenters who migrated here. Services began in 1920 with Reverend J.P.E. Love as founding Pastor. Building of the sanctuary began in 1921 and services began in the new Church in 1923. The stained glass windows are original. Members continue worship in the edifice today. A pillar of community support in Hackensack since its founding, the church has remained an influential voice in government leadership. New Hope Baptist Church is known as a culturally diverse congregation.
Erected 2020 by Bergen County Historical Society; New Hope Baptist Church, Reverend Dr. Drew Kyndall Ross, Senior Pastor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 40° 53.423′ N, 74° 2.938′ W. Marker is in Hackensack, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is at the intersection of 1st Street and Berdan Place, on the right when traveling north on 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 214 Berdan Pl, Hackensack NJ 07601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mt. Olive Baptist Church Founders, Deacons and Men who Served in the World War (approx. 0.2 miles away);
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
