Lyndhurst, Administrative township in Bergen County, United States.
Lyndhurst is an administrative township in Bergen County in northeastern New Jersey covering several square miles. The area is served by two train stations that run toward Hoboken and connected by various bus routes that link to surrounding communities.
The township was founded in 1852 as Union Township and renamed Lyndhurst in 1917 after Lord Lyndhurst of England. This change in identity coincided with the area's growth during the industrial period.
The area reflects the heritage of Dutch, Polish, Italian, Irish, and German settlers who built their homes and communities here. Their traditions and ways of life continue to shape how residents experience their neighborhood today.
Getting around is easy with two train stations serving the area and bus routes connecting to neighboring regions. Timing depends on which day and hour you travel, so check schedules ahead to plan your visit.
In 1917, a major explosion at the Canadian Car and Foundry Company rocked the area. A switchboard operator named Tessie McNamara acted quickly and saved around 1400 people through her fast thinking at the controls.
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