Overpeck Township, New Jersey

Overpeck Township was a township that existed in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, from 1897 to 1938.

The township was incorporated by an Act of the

Ridgefield Township.^[1]

On May 3, 1921, Overpeck Township acquired portions of both Bogota and Teaneck. On June 1, 1926, additional territories were acquired from Teaneck.^[1]

On May 31, 1938, Overpeck Township was renamed to

Ridgefield Park Township. With the creation of Ridgefield Park Township, Overpeck Township was dissolved.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 83.

"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.