Park Ridge in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Wortendyke Homestead

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2010

1. Wortendyke Homestead Marker

Inscription. Frederick Wortendyke, Jr. built the original sandstone section of this farmhouse in the 1750’s. Located at “Pascack” on land purchased by his father in 1735, the tract included nearly a third of present-day Park Ridge. The homestead was enlarged before 1775 and was further expanded and remodeled over the years. It remained in the Wortendyke family until 1851.

Erected by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 41.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1735.

Location. 41° 1.716′ N, 74° 2.756′ W. Marker is in Park Ridge, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is at the intersection of Pascack Road and Lang Court, on the left when traveling north on Pascack Road. The Wortendyke Homestead is located across the street from the Wortendyke Dutch Barn Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 Pascack Road, Park Ridge NJ 07656, 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: The Wortendykes (within shouting distance of this marker); Between Two Brooks – The Wortendyke Barn

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Dutch of Bergen County (within shouting distance of this marker); Wortendyke Dutch Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter P. Post House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pascack Reformed Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Atkins Glen (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Wortendyke Homestead (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Park Ridge.

Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. (Submitted on April 18, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Park Ridge Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2010

2. Park Ridge Marker

Marker on Pascack Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2010

3. Marker on Pascack Road

Wortendyke House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2010

4. Wortendyke House

Wortendyke Barn image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2010

5. Wortendyke Barn

The Wortendyke Dutch Barn is located across the street from the Homestead marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,212 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 18, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.