Harrington Township was a Township that existed in Bergen County, New Jersey and was formed by royal charter in 1775. The new Township was created from the northern portions of both New Barbadoes Township and Hackensack Township and stretched from the Hudson River on the east to the Saddle River in the west, and north to the New York border. Modern forms of municipal government Walsh Act/Commission 1923 Municipal Manager Faulkner Act forms of municipal government Mayor-Council Council-Manager Small Municipality Mayor-Council-Administrator A township, in the context of New Jersey local government, refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1683 Seat Hackensack Area  - Total  - Water 606 km² (234 mi²) 33 km² (13 mi²) 5. ... 1775 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... View of the Hudson in the 1880s showing Jersey City The Hudson River, called Muh-he-kun-ne-tuk in Mahican, is a river running mainly through New York State but partly forming the boundary between the states of New York and New Jersey. ... The Saddle River flows south through much of Bergen County, New Jersey. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ...

In 1840, the territories west of the Hackensack River were taken from Harrington Township to from Washington Township. 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Hackensack River, as seen from the New Jersey Turnpike. ... Washington Township was a Township that existed in Bergen County, New Jersey. ...

The passage of a revised Borough Act resulted in the "Boroughitis"-inspired subdivision of the township into new municipalities: Delford (now Oradell) on March 8, 1894; Eastwood (part, borough lasted until 1896 to become part of Old Tappan) on June 6, 1894; Schraalenburgh (now part of Dumont) on July 20, 1894; and Old Tappan) on October 8, 1894. Portions of Harrington Township were taken in 1903 to form parts of both Demarest and Alpine. In 1904, Closter, Haworth and Norwood were created, as was a portion of Harrington Park. A Borough (sometimes spelled Boro on road signage) in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of twelve forms of municipal government. ... Boroughitis was craze that spread through New Jersey in the late 19th century, which led groups of residents to unite to form Boroughs from within and among the many Townships that were the prevalent form at the time. ... Map highlighting Oradells location within Bergen County. ... March 8 is the 67th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (68th in Leap years). ... 1894 (MDCCCXCIV) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... June 6 is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (158th in leap years), with 208 days remaining. ... 1894 (MDCCCXCIV) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Map highlighting Dumonts location within Bergen County. ... July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 164 days remaining. ... 1894 (MDCCCXCIV) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Old Tappan is a borough located in Bergen County, New Jersey. ... October 8 is the 281st day of the year (282nd in leap years). ... 1894 (MDCCCXCIV) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1903 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Map highlighting Demarests location within Bergen County. ... Map highlighting Alpines location within Bergen County. ... 1904 (MCMIV) was a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Map highlighting Closters location within Bergen County. ... Map highlighting Haworths location within Bergen County. ... Map highlighting Norwoods location within Bergen County. ... Map highlighting Harrington Parks location within Bergen County. ...

In 1916, the reminder of Harrington Township became Northvale. A portion of Northvale was taken in 1923 to from part of Rockleigh. Map highlighting Northvales location within Bergen County. ... Map highlighting Rockleighs location within Bergen County. ...

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 Governemnt, Department of the Treasury (New Jersey); December 1, 1958.

External link

• Bergen County Townships and Municipalities