Fort Lee

Fort Lee is a borough in Bergen County on the eastern shore of the Hudson River in New Jersey, located right beside the George Washington Bridge. The area covers about 2.87 square miles with residential neighborhoods, commercial streets and parks along the waterfront.

The area developed around Fort Constitution starting in 1776, where General George Washington tried to stop British ships from advancing up the Hudson River. The fort was later abandoned and the site turned into a residential community during the 19th century.

This borough hosts a thriving Korean population whose presence shows in more than 130 restaurants, markets and shops. The streets in the center carry bilingual signs and release the smells of grilled meat and spices coming from the kitchens.

The local police with 99 active officers maintains public safety while the volunteer ambulance corps responds to around 3,400 emergency calls each year. The parks along the riverfront offer viewpoints looking over Manhattan and the river, easily accessible during good weather.

Between 1907 and 1920 this borough was the center of American film production before the industry moved to California. Several studios shot silent films here and the streets regularly served as outdoor sets for filming.

Location: Bergen County

Elevation above the sea: 90 m

Shares border with: Leonia, Englewood Cliffs, Cliffside Park, Palisades Park, Edgewater, Ridgefield, Englewood, Manhattan

Website: https://fortleenj.org

GPS coordinates: 40.85083,-73.97000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 22:52