About Tenafly, NJ
Tenafly is a suburb of New York City with a population of 14,550. Tenafly is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Tenafly offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Tenafly there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Tenafly and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Tenafly are highly rated.
History of Tenafly, NJ
The borough of Tenafly was incorporated on January 24, 1894. However, early references to “Tiene Fly” (Dutch-Ten Swamps) & “Tenafly” (Willow Meadow, also Little Valley) date back to 1688 when a large tract of land was granted to Colonel Jacobus Van Cortland. One of his 3 daughters, Mrs. Depeyster, inherited most of the area that is now Tenafly.
