Hohokus Township existed in Bergen County, New Jersey and was established in 1849 from the northern part of Franklin Township and extended from the Saddle River on the east to the western boundary of Bergen County with Passaic County and north to the New York border. Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1683 Seat Hackensack Area  - Total  - Water 606 km² (234 mi²) 33 km² (13 mi²) 5. ... Official language(s) None defined, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 47th 22,608 km² 110 km 240 km 14. ... Franklin Township existed in Bergen County, New Jersey and was established in 1771 when Saddle River Township was subdivided. ... Saddle River could refer to: Saddle River, a town in New Jersey in the United States Upper Saddle River, a town in New Jersey in the United States The Saddle River, a river in New Jersey in the United States ... Passaic County is a county located in the state of 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. ...

Hohokus Township was first subdivided in 1886 with the creation of Orvil Township on both sides of the Saddle River, consisting of the eastern portion of Hohokus Township and the western portion of Washington Township. Washington Township was a Township that existed in Bergen County, New Jersey. ...

1894's outbreak of "Boroughitis" brought the creation of the Boroughs of Allendale and Upper Saddle River, both of which were created from portions of both Hohokus and Orvil Townships. Next to leave the fold was Ramsey, which was created in 1908. 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. ... 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. ... Map highlighting Allendales location within Bergen County. ... Map highlighting Saddle Rivers location within Bergen County. ... Map highlighting Ramseys location within Bergen County. ...

Hohokus Township ceased to exist on November 7, 1944, when a referendum was passed changing the name to Mahwah Township. November 7 is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 54 days remaining. ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Map highlighting Mahwahs location within Bergen County. ...

Source

• "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