Demarest, borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
Demarest is a small borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, with quiet streets and neat homes surrounded by gardens and trees. It covers about two square miles and sits close enough to New York City for easy access to the metropolis.
The borough was founded on April 8, 1903, formed from parts of two neighboring communities. The railroad came through the region in the 1890s, bringing economic changes that led to its establishment as a separate municipality.
The name Demarest comes from Ralph S. Demarest, a railroad official and state government figure from the 1800s. The historic train station building is now used for community gatherings, showing how much the railroad shaped the town's growth.
Access is via County Routes 501 and 505 that run through the area. Visitors should note that streets can get busy during morning and afternoon hours when schools open and close.
The historic Demarest train depot, originally built in the 1800s, still stands today and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Though trains stopped running through here in 1966, the building remains a symbol of the town's varied past.
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