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Bayonne, New Jersey

Located in Hudson County, New Jersey, Bayonne was established in 1861. Cape Liberty Cruise Port is one of the NYC area's major cruise terminals. Standard Oil had massive refineries in Bayonne.
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Founded 1861 | Population 74,000 | Peak 74,000 (2024) | County Hudson County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Bayonne, New Jersey

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1861Founded: Bayonne was founded as a maritime community in Hudson County.
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1869Incorporated: Peninsula city.
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1877Oil Refineries: Standard Oil refineries.
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2004Cape Liberty Cruise Port: Major cruise terminal.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1861 Culture
Founded
1869 Government
Incorporated
1877 Industry
Oil Refineries
2004 Transport
Cape Liberty Cruise Port

Did You Know?

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Cape Liberty Cruise Port is one of the NYC area's major cruise terminals.
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Standard Oil had massive refineries in Bayonne.
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Bayonne is on a peninsula between Newark Bay and New York Bay.
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Bayonne is located in Hudson County, New Jersey.
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Bayonne was founded in 1861.

Famous People from Bayonne, New Jersey

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George R. R. Martin
Screenwriter, Writer · Born Sep 20, 1948 · Age 77
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Frank Langella
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Jan 1, 1938 · Age 88
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Sandra Dee
Actor, Singer · Born Apr 23, 1942 · Died Feb 20, 2005 (age 62)
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George Lakoff
Writer, University Teacher · Born May 24, 1941 · Age 84
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Zakk Wylde
Singer, Record Producer · Born Jan 14, 1967 · Age 59
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