Hackensack in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First House in Hackensack
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 31, 2013
1. First House in Hackensack Marker
The first house built in the City of Hackensack was that of Dr. Van Emburgh (1686) located along a creek at the rear of the Court House. Early settlers had huts on this creek where they traded furs with the Indians.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era.
Location. 40° 52.772′ N, 74° 2.641′ W. Marker is in Hackensack, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is at the intersection of Washington Place and Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Washington Place. Marker is located on a building across the street from the Hackensack Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Mansion House (a few steps from this marker); Hackensack (a few steps from this marker); Archibald Campbells Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Hackensack War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Court-House & Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Green (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Green (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. First House in Hackensack Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 31, 2013
3. First House in Hackensack Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 31, 2013
4. Marker in Hackensack
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 1,236 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 31, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
