Hudson was a

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that existed in

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, from 1855 to 1870, when it became part of

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History

Hudson

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, a predecessor of Hudson City, was formed by an Act of the

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on April 12, 1852, from portions of North Bergen Township."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 146-147. Hudson City itself was incorporated on April 11, 1855, from portions of Hudson Town and North Bergen Township. On May 2, 1870, both Hudson City and Bergen City were annexed by

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and is known by the people of Jersey City as only the Heights. The former Hudson City is now The Heights section of the city.

Notable residents

* Edwin R. V. Wright, Mayor of Hudson City in 1855, who represented

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from 1865 to 1867.Edwin Ruthvin Vincent Wright biography

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. Accessed June 29, 2007.

References

{{Jersey City Neighborhoods Former towns in New Jersey Former cities in New Jersey History of Jersey City, New Jersey Former municipalities in Hudson County, New Jersey 1855 establishments in New Jersey