About Washington Township, NJ
Washington Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 9,208. Washington Township is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Washington Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Washington Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Washington Township are highly rated.
History of Washington Township, NJ
Washington Township was created by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 13, 1840, from the territories between the Hackensack River and Saddle River that had been part of Harrington Township. At the time of its creation, the township encompassed an area of 19,525 acres (79.01 km2), more than 30 square miles (78 km2). Growth in the area exploded after the Civil War with the completion of the New Jersey and New York Railway through the Pascack Valley, as communities were established near the railroad’s stations.
