Cresskill, New Jersey facts for kids
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Cresskill, New Jersey
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Downtown Cresskill
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Location of Cresskill in Bergen County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Bergen County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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Census Bureau map of Cresskill, New Jersey
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 Cresskill, New Jersey
Location in Bergen County, New Jersey
Cresskill, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Cresskill, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County | Bergen | |
| Incorporated | May 8, 1894 | |
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| • Type | Borough | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.07 sq mi (5.36 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.06 sq mi (5.35 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) 0.24% | |
| Area rank | 407th of 565 in state 47th of 70 in county |
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| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,155 | |
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9,118 | |
| • Rank | 259th of 565 in state 44th of 70 in county |
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| • Density | 4,433.4/sq mi (1,711.7/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 140th of 565 in state 36th of 70 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
07626
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| Area code(s) | 201 | |
| FIPS code | 3400315820 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0875723 | |
Cresskill is a small town, called a borough, located in Bergen County, New Jersey. In 2020, about 9,155 people lived here. This was an increase from 8,573 people in 2010.
The name "Cresskill" comes from two words. "Cress" refers to watercress, a plant that grew in the local streams. "Kill" is an old Dutch word for a stream or river.
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History of Cresskill
Cresskill became an official borough on May 8, 1894. This happened during a time when many new boroughs were being formed in Bergen County. This period was even called "Boroughitis"!
Railroads were very important for Cresskill's growth. They helped connect the town to New York City. By 1897, Cresskill had the world's largest chicken hatchery, thanks to the railroads.
During World War I, Cresskill was home to Camp Merritt. This was a major place where over a million American soldiers left for war. To remember this, a large monument was built in 1924. Locals call it "The Monument" or "The Circle Monument."
Historic Buildings
Some old buildings in Cresskill are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites.
- Blackledge-Gair House (111 Madison Avenue)
- Demarest-Atwood House (84 Jefferson Avenue)
- Peter Huyler House (50 County Road)
- Benjamin P. Westervelt House (235 County Road)
Geography of Cresskill
Cresskill covers about 2.07 square miles (5.36 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
The land where Cresskill is located was originally home to the Munsee-Delaware people.
Cresskill is a suburb of New York City. It shares borders with several other towns in Bergen County. These include Alpine, Bergenfield, Demarest, Dumont, and Tenafly.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 333 | — | |
| 1890 | 527 | 58.3% | |
| 1900 | 486 | −7.8% | |
| 1910 | 550 | 13.2% | |
| 1920 | 942 | 71.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,924 | 104.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,246 | 16.7% | |
| 1950 | 3,534 | 57.3% | |
| 1960 | 7,290 | 106.3% | |
| 1970 | 8,298 | 13.8% | |
| 1980 | 7,609 | −8.3% | |
| 1990 | 7,558 | −0.7% | |
| 2000 | 7,746 | 2.5% | |
| 2010 | 8,573 | 10.7% | |
| 2020 | 9,155 | 6.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,118 | 6.4% | |
| Population sources: 1880–1890 1890–1920 1900–1910 1910–1930 1900–2020 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, Cresskill had 8,573 people living in 3,002 households. Many families lived together. About 40.5% of households had children under 18.
Most people in Cresskill are White (68.95%). A large part of the population, 27.64%, is Asian. About 17.8% of the people are Korean Americans.
The average age in Cresskill in 2010 was 43.7 years old. About 26.8% of the population was under 18.
Education in Cresskill
The Cresskill Public Schools serve students from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. The school district has a board of education and a superintendent.
The schools in Cresskill are:
- Edward H. Bryan School (PreK-5)
- Merritt Memorial School (PreK-5)
- Cresskill Middle School / Cresskill High School (Middle School: grades 6-8, High School: grades 9-12)
Students in Bergen County can also attend special high school programs. These are offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools. They include the Bergen County Academies and the Bergen Tech campus in Teterboro or Paramus. These schools offer unique programs for students who apply and are accepted.
Getting Around
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Cresskill has many roads. About 37 miles of roads run through the borough. Most of these are maintained by the town itself.
Two main county roads, County Route 505 and County Route 501, pass through Cresskill.
For public transportation, you can take the NJ Transit 166 bus route. This bus goes to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. There is also local bus service on the 753 route.
Another bus company, Rockland Coaches, also provides service. Their route 20/20T goes to Rockland County and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Famous People from Cresskill
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Cresskill. Here are a few:
- Roger Ailes (1940–2017), a TV executive who led Fox News.
- Joe Azelby (born 1962), a former professional football player.
- Mary J. Blige (born 1971), a famous R&B singer.
- David Broza (born 1955), an Israeli singer-songwriter.
- Rick Cerone (born 1954), a former catcher for the New York Yankees.
- Lynn Chen (born 1976), an actress.
- Stephen Dadaian (born 1987), an electric and classical guitarist.
- Johnny Damon (born 1973), a former left fielder for the New York Yankees.
- Halim El-Dabh (1921–2017), an Egyptian-born composer.
- Bobby Hebb (1938–2010), an R&B and soul singer known for his song "Sunny".
- Marvin Kaplan, a lawyer and government official.
- Michael Kempner (born 1958), who founded a public relations firm called MWW.
- Andrew M. Luger (born 1959), a former United States Attorney.
- Betsy Markey (born 1956), a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Harold Martin (1918–2010), a New Jersey politician.
- Reuben (1912–1994) and Rose (1916–2006) Mattus, who started the Häagen-Dazs ice cream business.
- Pierre McGuire (born 1961), an ice hockey analyst.
- May McNeer (1902–1994), a journalist and author.
- Robert Bruce Merrifield (1921–2006), a biochemist who won a Nobel Prize.
- Sherrill Milnes (born 1935), an opera singer.
- Tracy Morgan (born 1968), an actor and comedian from Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock.
- Nicholas Oresko (1917–2013), a World War II veteran who received the Medal of Honor.
- Mike Piazza (born 1968), a former catcher for the New York Mets.
- John Ricco (born c. 1968), an assistant general manager for the New York Mets.
- Tom Rinaldi, a reporter for ESPN and ABC.
- Ani Sarkisian (born 1995), a footballer for the Armenia women's national team.
- Tommy Savas (born 1984), an actor and producer.
- Richard H. Tedford (c. 1928–2011), a paleontologist.
- Lynd Ward (1905–1985), an artist and storyteller.
- Gary Wright (born 1943-2023), a singer known for his song "Dream Weaver".
- Robert Zoellner (1932–2014), an investor and stamp collector.
See also
In Spanish: Cresskill para niños
