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Hasbrouck
Heights is a Bergen County, N.J. Borough which was organized July
31, 1894 (referendum) from area taken from Lodi Township. It was
incorporated as Hasbrouck Heights Borough August 2, 1894. In 1901
part of its area was transferred to Lodi Borough; in 1905 some area
was transferred to Hasbrouck Heights from Lodi Township. On July 5,
1918 part of its area was transferred to Teterboro Borough.
Earlier known as Polifly and Corona. The name Corona was changed
about 1890 to Hasbrouck Heights to avoid confusion with Corona, NY
(on Long Island). The name Hasbrouck Heights was chosen to honor J.
D. Hasbrouck, then General Manager of the New Jersey and New York
Railroad.
Hasbrouck Heights Postal Service -- A post office named Corona Post
Office existed here by 1876. On 29 Nov 1889 the Corona Post Office
was changed to Hasbrouck Heights. Early Hasbrouck Heights
postmasters included Franklin R. Taggart (appointed 29 Nov 1889),
Edward M. Anson (23 Nov 1893), and Richmond H. Taggart (2 Oct 1897).
The Hasbrouck Heights Post Office was discontinued 2 Oct 1901 with
its mail to be handled by Hackensack Post Office. Today Hackensack
Post Office handles the mail for Hasbrouck Heights, with the
Hasbrouck Heights Branch having a Zip Code of 07604.
General Information -- In 1909 Hasbrouck Heights had 2 stations on
the New Jersey and New York Railroad (Erie System). The area was
earlier known as Polifly. Included Corona. 1.5 sq. miles in area.
Population: 1909-1,825; 1940-6,716; 1970-13,651; 1980-12,166;
1990-11,488.
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