When Was Teaneck Founded?

Teaneck is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, and a suburb in the New York metropolitan area.

How did Teaneck NJ get its name?

The earliest uses of the word "Teaneck" were in reference to a series of Lenni Lenape Native American camps near the ridge formed by what became Queen Anne Road. Chief Oratam was the leader of a settlement called "Achikinhesacky" that existed along Overpeck Creek in the area near what became Fycke Lane.

Is Teaneck a good place to live?

Teaneck Township is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Teaneck Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Teaneck Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.