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The borough of [[Carlstadt, New Jersey|Carlstadt]] was formed on [[June 27]], [[1894]], from portions of the township, at the height of the ''[[Boroughitis]]'' phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County.<ref name=Story/> |
The borough of [[Carlstadt, New Jersey|Carlstadt]] was formed on [[June 27]], [[1894]], from portions of the township, at the height of the ''[[Boroughitis]]'' phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County.<ref name=Story/> |
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The borough of [[Wood-Ridge, New Jersey|Wood-Ridge]] was created on [[December 6]], [[1894]], from within the township, followed shortly thereafter by the borough of [[Wallington, New Jersey|Wallington]], which was formed on [[January 2]], [[1895]], from portions of both Bergen Township and of [[Saddle River Township |
The borough of [[Wood-Ridge, New Jersey|Wood-Ridge]] was created on [[December 6]], [[1894]], from within the township, followed shortly thereafter by the borough of [[Wallington, New Jersey|Wallington]], which was formed on [[January 2]], [[1895]], from portions of both Bergen Township and of [[Saddle River Township, New Jersey|Saddle River Township, Bergen County, New Jersey]].<ref name=Story/> |
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On [[April 8]], [[1902]], Bergen Township was reabsorbed into Lodi Township, and Bergen Township was dissolved.<ref name=Story/> |
On [[April 8]], [[1902]], Bergen Township was reabsorbed into Lodi Township, and Bergen Township was dissolved.<ref name=Story/> |
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Revision as of 23:59, 12 July 2008
Bergen Township was a Township that existed in Bergen County, New Jersey. The township was created on February 21, 1893 from the southern section of Lodi Township.[1] Another township with the same name, Bergen Township, was created 200 years earlier.
The borough of Carlstadt was formed on June 27, 1894, from portions of the township, at the height of the Boroughitis phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County.[1]
The borough of Wood-Ridge was created on December 6, 1894, from within the township, followed shortly thereafter by the borough of Wallington, which was formed on January 2, 1895, from portions of both Bergen Township and of Saddle River Township, Bergen County, New Jersey.[1]
On April 8, 1902, Bergen Township was reabsorbed into Lodi Township, and Bergen Township was dissolved.[1]
References
Sources
- "History of Bergen County, New Jersey, 1630-1923;" by "Westervelt, Frances A. (Frances Augusta), 1858-1942."
- "Municipal Incorporations of the State of New Jersey (according to Counties)" prepared by the Division of Local Government, Department of the Treasury (New Jersey); December 1, 1958.