Overpeck Township was a
township
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that existed in
Bergen County
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,
United States
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, from 1897 to 1938.
The township was incorporated by an Act of the
New Jersey Legislature
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on March 23, 1897, and was formed coextensively with
Ridgefield Park from portions of
Ridgefield Township.
["The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 83.]
On May 3, 1921, Overpeck Township acquired portions of both
Bogota and
Teaneck. On June 1, 1926, additional territories were acquired from Teaneck.
[
On May 31, 1938, Overpeck Township was renamed to Ridgefield Park Township. With the creation of Ridgefield Park Township, Overpeck Township was dissolved.][
]
References
Sources
*"History of Bergen County, New Jersey, 1630-1923;" by "Westervelt, Frances A. (Frances Augusta), 1858-1942."
*"Municipal Incorporations of the State of New Jersey (according to Counties)" prepared by the Division of Local Government, Department of the Treasury (New Jersey); December 1, 1958.
External links
Bergen County Townships and Municipalities
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Former townships in Bergen County, New Jersey
Former townships in New Jersey