Van Vorst Township, New Jersey facts for kids
Van Vorst was a small area in New Jersey that used to be its own "township." A township is like a small town or district with its own local government. Today, Van Vorst is a neighborhood within the larger city of Jersey City. It was located right next to the Hudson River, across from Manhattan in New York City.
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What Was Van Vorst Township?
Van Vorst was a special type of local government area called a township. It was located in Hudson County, New Jersey, which is in the state of New Jersey. This area was right on the Hudson River. It was also very close to Manhattan, which is a famous part of New York City.
How Van Vorst Began
Van Vorst became a township on April 12, 1841. This happened because the New Jersey Legislature passed a special law. The land for Van Vorst was taken from a larger area called Bergen Township.
People in Van Vorst
In the year 1850, a count was done to see how many people lived in Van Vorst. This count is called a census. The 1850 United States census showed that 4,617 people lived in Van Vorst Township.
Becoming Part of Jersey City
Van Vorst Township did not stay its own separate area for very long. On March 18, 1851, Van Vorst Township became part of Jersey City. This means it was "annexed," or officially joined, with Jersey City.
