Paramus in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dunkerhook Road
This old colonial lane was named Dunkerhook meaning Dark Corner by the Dutch who settled the area in the early 18th century. Along this road, the Zabriskie family, who bought the land from the Indians in 1702, built houses and a school for the use of their slaves.
Christ the Savior of Paramus
Erected by New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 33.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1702.
Location. 40° 56.873′ N, 74° 5.699′ W. Marker is in Paramus, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is on Dunkerhook Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in Saddle River County Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paramus NJ 07652, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Naugle House (approx. ¼ mile away); Stephen T. Zabriskie House (approx. ¼ mile away); George Washington Kneeling in Prayer (approx. half a mile away); Terhune-Gardner House (approx. half a mile away); Rutan-Terhune-Bidwell House (approx. 0.7 miles away); One-Room Schoolhouse (approx. 0.9 miles away); Terhune-Van Dien House (approx. one mile away); Radburn (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paramus.
Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on June 13, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,633 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 13, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.