AN EXPLORER'S GUIDE

 

Bergen County, NJ History
You've probably often wondered, like me, why there isn't a good centralized site for this info, or why even if there is, why you haven't found it. Well, your wait is over.

Borough of Bogota
This seems to be a good example for other towns to follow, but they don't. It suprises me that for towns so strangely committed to their autonomy, very few bother to publicize what they're about and where they came from

Bergen County Historical Society
Promotes appreciation of local & NJ history. Campbell-Christie, Demarest & Steuben Houses, displays of Jersey Dutch folk art, antiques, architecture & indian artifacts.

Brigade of the American Revolution, The
River Vale - nonprofit, international, educational historical association of over 130 separate units dedicated to recreating the life and times of the soldier of the American revolution.

Palisades Amusement Park Historical Society
Cliffside Park - a visit to one of America's most beloved fun centersk. This site also features many other interesting things for any fan of amusement parks.

The Architecture of Bergen County, New Jersey
From Rutgers University Press.

Historical Maps of Bergen County
From Rutgers University.

Bergen County Geneaology
Basic info and links to sources of public records.

Atrium Books - Bergen County
Listing of Bergen-related books on Amazon.com.

History of the Bergen County Courthouse
At the New Jersey Judiciary web site.

The Formation of Bergen and Hudson Counties
A detailed history of the emergence of government in northeast New Jersey.

History of the Bergen County Courthouse
At the New Jersey Judiciary web site.

The Bergen Record
History of the county's primary daily newspaper

Southwest Bergen County
Profiles of eleven towns from the county's southerm tip.

Bergen County Police Department
History from the department's web site.

Township of Saddle Brook

Borough of Rockleigh

Borough of Park Ridge

Van Riper Family

Borough of River Vale

Borough of Fair Lawn

 

 

 

 

 

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