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Hackensack, New Jersey

Located in Bergen County, New Jersey, Hackensack was founded in 1693. Bergen County seat — most populous county in NJ. Hackensack University Medical Center is one of the largest in NJ.
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Founded 1693 | Population 46,000 | Peak 46,000 (2024) | County Bergen County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Hackensack, New Jersey

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1693 Founded: Bergen County seat.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Hackensack's character and economy.
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1921 Incorporated: Hackensack was officially incorporated as a city.
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2010 Modern Era: Hackensack continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Hackensack

Mar 23, 2026
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WASHINGTON—Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been stationed at more than a dozen major U.S. airports as a partial …
May 12, 2016
Tattoo Haunted Teen Girl 2 Years Photo
New York, May 12, 2016 — A teenage girl’s regret over a hasty tattoo decision captured online attention this week, turning…
Apr 25, 2016
Prosecutors New Jersey Daycare Ran Fight Club Young Children
Hackensack, N.J. – Prosecutors dropped a bombshell accusation on April 25, 2016, claiming a local daycare center had devolved in…
Apr 25, 2016
New Jersey University Probes Threats Against African Americans
New Brunswick, N.J. (April 25, 2016) — A New Jersey university launched an investigation into a wave of threatening messages aim…
Feb 15, 2016
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Trenton, NJ – On February 15, 2016, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie didn’t hold back when he blasted First Lady Michell…
Feb 12, 2016
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Complete Historical Timeline

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1890 Culture
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1921 Government
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2010 Culture
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Did You Know?

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Bergen County seat — most populous county in NJ.
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Hackensack University Medical Center is one of the largest in NJ.
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Name from Lenape language.
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Hackensack was founded in 1693.
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Hackensack has a population of approximately 46,000.

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