Rutherford, Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, US
The borough extends across 2.89 square miles of land, situated 8 miles west of Midtown Manhattan near important transportation routes.
Originally inhabited by Lenape Native Americans, Rutherford gained its borough status in 1881 after separating from Union Township through referendum.
The William Carlos Williams Center for the Performing Arts stands as a central venue for artistic performances and community gatherings in Bergen County.
The Rutherford School District operates multiple educational facilities from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve, including Rutherford High School.
The borough maintains extensive tree coverage throughout its residential streets, earning recognition as the Borough of Trees in New Jersey.
Location: Bergen County
Elevation above the sea: 20 m
Shares border with: East Rutherford, Secaucus, Lyndhurst, Clifton, Passaic
Website: https://rutherfordboronj.com
GPS coordinates: 40.82030,-74.10600
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:45
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