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​A brief history of Wyckoff NJ 

From the mid-18th century, what is now Wyckoff was a community within Franklin Township, formed on June 1, 1797, when Saddle River Township (now Saddle Brook) was split, which consisted of most of northern Bergen County west of the Saddle River. Starting in the 1840s, several new municipalities were created from portions of Franklin Township (Pompton Township on April 10, 1797, Hohokus Township (now Mahwah) on April 9, 1849, and Ridgewood Township on March 30, 1876; remaining now the Village of Ridgewood), so that today what is now Wyckoff borders eight different communities. Wyckoff was formed as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on November 2, 1926, replacing Franklin Township, based on the results of a referendum held that day. Portions of Wyckoff were ceded to Midland Park based on the results of a referendum held on June 9, 1931.

Though there is no solid historical evidence for any of the various theories, the most commonly given origin for the name Wyckoff, which was the origin accepted by the township committee when the municipality was established, is that the name is from the Lenape word wickoff, meaning "high ground", or that it is from wickok, meaning "water".[24][25] However, similarly named Wyckoff Heights in New York City is named after the Wyckoff family, who settled in the New York/New Jersey area when both states were part of the Dutch colony of New Netherlands.[26] Other sources ascribe the name to Wicaugh in Malpas, England
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One of northern New Jersey’s leading dining destinations, this historic Bergen County landmark has completed a multi-million dollar expansion and renovation with an elegant new banquet space—the perfect back-drop for your wedding or other grand reception. The Brick House, located in tranquil Wyckoff, NJ, is one of Bergen County’s only examples of a Federal Greek Revival farmhouse. The building dates back to 1851, and has been a premier Bergen County restaurant serving fine food to area patrons for fifty years. The Brick House has been under the expert supervision of chef-owner Aldo Cascio.
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2018 US Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Home value data includes all types of owner-occupied housing.