Borough of River Edge

Sections of the community were once known as Kindermack, Steenrapie, Old Bridge, and New Bridge. In 1776 George Washington retreated across New Bridge, and in 1778 the hill above was fortified by the British. In 1780 American forces encamped in town, with the headquarters of Gen. Washington at New Bridge. The community was incorporated as the Borough of Riverside in 1894, and its name was changed in 1930 to River Edge. Borough Hall, home of former Mayor Elmer Howell, was enlarged and renovated in 1941.

River Edge, New Jersey · United States