Welcome to The Bergen County Newsletter!

In today’s edition:

• Bergen County Water main break

• Don Bosco QB injured after late

• History on George Washington’s Retreat through Bergen County

• And more…

Quote of the Week

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”

— Mark Twain

News & Updates

• Water main break closes part of Route 17 in Paramus. (link)

• Don Bosco QB injured after late hit vs. Bergen Catholic. (link)

Bergen County Historical Events

1776: George Washington’s Retreat through Bergen County

In November 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, General George Washington led his troops through Bergen County as part of a strategic retreat following the loss of Fort Lee to British forces. Washington and his army crossed through towns such as Hackensack and Paramus as they retreated across New Jersey, narrowly avoiding capture by the British. This retreat was a key moment in the war, as it allowed the Continental Army to regroup and later launch successful counterattacks.

Washington’s retreat through Bergen County is significant for its role in preserving the Continental Army during a critical period in the war. As British forces pursued them, Washington’s army used the landscape and local support to their advantage. Local residents and militias aided the Continental Army by providing food, supplies, and information about British troop movements. Bergen County's geography, with its rivers and forests, also helped slow down the British advance, giving Washington time to reorganize.

The retreat through Bergen County was part of a larger military strategy that ultimately helped turn the tide in favor of the American cause. Washington’s leadership and the support of local communities during this difficult period were crucial to the eventual success of the Revolution. Today, several historical markers and sites in Bergen County commemorate the path of Washington’s retreat and its importance to American independence.

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