Mahwah in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mahwah’s First Station
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 26, 2011
1. Mahwah’s First Station Marker
Built in 1871, the building served until 1902 and was moved from original site when four tracks were laid and grade crossing closed. Bought by A.J. Winter, it was used as a storehouse for fifty years. To preserve the landmark, The Mahwah Historical Society was founded in 1965 and the station removed to present site in 1967. Completely restored, it was dedicated as a town museum on Sept. 22, 1968 by Gov. Richard Hughes.
Erected by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 22.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 22, 1968.
Location. 41° 5.658′ N, 74° 8.855′ W. Marker is in Mahwah, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is at the intersection of Old Station Lane and Ramapo Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Old Station Lane. Marker is located next to the modern Mahwah train station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mahwah NJ 07430, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Tree of Life (a few steps from this marker); Wanamaker Utility Shed
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Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on June 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 26, 2011
2. Marker on Old Station Lane
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 26, 2011
3. Mahwah’s First Station Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 26, 2011
4. Mahwah’s Original Train Station
This structure currently serves as the home of the Old Station Museum of the Mahwah Museum Society.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 26, 2011
5. Caboose
This exhibit is part of Mahwah's Old Station Museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,237 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
