Kingsland, New Jersey facts for kids
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Kingsland, New Jersey
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 Kingsland, New Jersey
Location in Bergen County, New Jersey
Kingsland, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Kingsland, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Bergen |
| Township | Lyndhurst |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 877576 |
Kingsland is a small community located in Lyndhurst Township. It's part of Bergen County in the state of New Jersey, USA. Kingsland is also home to the Kingsland train station, and the Kingsland Avenue Bridge is nearby.
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A Look Back: Kingsland's History
The Kingsland Family and Their Land
Long ago, a powerful family called the Kingslands owned a huge piece of land here. This area was known as Kingsland Manor. It was part of a larger region called New Barbadoes Neck.
The Arrival of the Railroad
A big change came to Kingsland in 1872. The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad built a train line right through the community. They also built a train station, which they named "Kingsland" to honor the family who owned the land.
Life Around the Train Station
The railroad brought more than just trains. A special shop was built for working on the trains. Houses were also built for the people who worked for the railroad. For a while, even church services were held right inside the train station! Kingsland also had its own post office, making it an important local spot.
