PREVIOUS FEATURED QUESTION ABOUT NEW JERSEY HISTORY

 

Dear NJHM:

Can you tell me how many counties existed in New Jersey in 1800, and what were their names?

Ed

 

Dear Ed:

That was harder than it sounds, however, there were 13 counties in New Jersey in 1800. They were (in alphabetical order):

Bergen County
Burlington County
Cape May County
Cumberland County
Essex County
Gloucester County
Hunterdon County
Middlesex County
Monmouth County
Morris County
Salem County
Somerset County
Sussex County

The additional 8 counties were later formed later from these. Write back if you require any additional information. Hope this helps!

 

 

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