History of Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson is a City (New Jersey)|city in Passaic County, New Jersey|Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city population was 149,222. Census population projections indicate a population of 154,463 as of 2005, making it New Jersey's third List of municipalities in New Jersey (by population)|largest city. It is the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey|Passaic County.{{GR|6}} Paterson is known as the Silk City for its dominant role in silk production during the latter 19th century.
Paterson was originally formed as a township (New Jersey)|township from portions of Acquackanonk Township, New Jersey|Acquackanonk Township on April 11, 1831, while the area was still part of Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County. Paterson became part of the newly-created Passaic County on February 7, 1837. Paterson was incorporated as a city on April 14, 1851, based on the results of a referendum held that day. The city was reincorporated on March 14, 1861."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 210.
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