Weehawken

Weehawken is a residential township in Hudson County, New Jersey, situated on a narrow strip of land along the Hudson River. The boundaries are defined by the Palisades cliff on the west and the riverfront on the east, so the streets spread across several levels downward toward the water.

Adriadsen received a plot in 1658 when the area was still part of the Dutch colony. The township was incorporated in 1859 after the area became accessible as a residential and excursion spot for New Yorkers through steamboat connections.

The name comes from the Lenape language, meaning either "place of gulls" or "rocks that look like trees," both pointing to the riverside location. Many streets follow old paths that adapt to the steep terrain between cliff and water, so stairs and narrow lanes remain visible between the houses.

From here, you can reach Manhattan in minutes by ferry or through the tunnel, though travel times vary depending on the time of day. For walks along the waterfront, head down to the lower parks, which are mostly level and accessible.

The monument in Hamilton Park includes not just a bust but also a semicircular stone wall standing on the exact spot of the 1804 duel between Hamilton and Burr. The stone was carved from the original rock where the event took place, marking the riverside point where the two men faced each other.

Location: Hudson County

Inception: March 15, 1859

Elevation above the sea: 44 m

Shares border with: Union City, West New York, Hoboken, Manhattan

Website: http://weehawken-nj.us

GPS coordinates: 40.76955,-74.02042

Latest update: December 11, 2025 19:47