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Located in Passaic County, New Jersey, Wayne was established in 1847. Named for 'Mad Anthony' Wayne, Revolutionary War general. William Paterson University is in Wayne.
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Founded 1847 | Population 54,000 | Peak 54,000 (2024) | County Passaic County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Wayne, New Jersey

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1847 Township: Passaic County community.
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1865 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Wayne.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Wayne's character and economy.
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1897 Economic Development: Wayne grew through manufacturing and industry.
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2010 Modern Era: Wayne continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1847 Government
Township
1865 Transport
Railroad Era
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1897 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Named for 'Mad Anthony' Wayne, Revolutionary War general.
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William Paterson University is in Wayne.
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Willowbrook Mall is a major regional shopping center.
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Wayne is located in Passaic County, New Jersey.
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Wayne was founded in 1847.

Famous People from Wayne, New Jersey

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Pellegrino Matarazzo
Association Football Coach, Association Football Player · Born Nov 28, 1977 · Age 48
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Adam Najem
Association Football Player · Born Jan 19, 1995 · Age 31

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