Bogota in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Achter Col Colony
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2008
1. "Achter Col" Colony Marker
In 1642, when this area was part of New Netherland, Johannes Winckelman built near here a ninety-foot long fur trading post and farmhouse a building which sheltered both settlers and cattle. During the 1643 Indian war it was protected by five Dutch soldiers but on the night of September 17, 1643, it was attacked and burned to the ground by the Hackensack and Tappan Indians. This section of Bogota was known as Winkelman for many years.
Sponsored by Ralph H. Hall Post No. 5561, V.F.W. and Ladies Aux. 1974
Erected 1974 by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1643.
Location. 40° 52.625′ N, 74° 2.015′ W. Marker is in Bogota, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is at the intersection of West Fort Lee Road and River Road, on the left when traveling west on West Fort Lee Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bogota NJ 07603, 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 7 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: U.S.S. Ling (approx. 0.4 miles away); Submariners Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); USS Gudgeon (SS-211)
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Other markers no longer nearby. Talos SAM-N-6 (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Underwater MK16 Mine (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Terrier SAM-N-7 (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Regulus I SSM-N-8 (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Lark Anti-aircraft Missile (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing); PBR Mark II River Patrol Boat (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Seehund (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Polaris A-1 Missle (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Kaiten Type II (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on April 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2008
2. Marker at Achter Col Veterans Park
This is the location of the second oldest known colony in Bergen County, NJ.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 5,359 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
