Eastwood, New Jersey facts for kids

Eastwood was a small town, called a borough, that existed for a short time in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was created on June 6, 1894, and stopped being a borough on March 20, 1896. Eastwood was formed during a time when many new towns were being created in New Jersey. This was sometimes called "boroughitis" because so many boroughs were popping up! In 1894 alone, 26 new towns were formed in Bergen County.

Where Was Eastwood Located?

Eastwood was mainly made from a part of Washington Township. Today, this area is mostly the southern part of River Vale. It also included small pieces of what are now Westwood, Harrington Park, and Old Tappan. The center of Eastwood was where County Route 53 and County Route 110 meet.

Why Did Eastwood Disappear?

Eastwood was created in March 1894. But it didn't last long! A book called History of Bergen County, New Jersey said that Eastwood "became tired of borough life." This means the people there decided they didn't want to be a separate borough anymore. So, Eastwood went back to being part of Washington Township. It is the only borough in Bergen County that was created and then later dissolved.

What Happened to Eastwood's Land?

After Eastwood dissolved, its land was divided up. Around 1896, Old Tappan gained some of the land that had been part of Eastwood. Later, in 1906, when River Vale became its own town, it included much of the area that used to be the Borough of Eastwood.