Hudson County, New Jersey Hudson County, New Jersey Hudson County, a county in the U.S. state of New Jersey, lies west of the lower Hudson River, which was named for Henry Hudson, the sea captain who explored the area in 1609. Part of New Jersey's Gateway Region in the New York metropolitan area, Jersey City is its largest city and county seat. As of the 2017 Census estimate, Hudson County was the fastest-growing county in New Jersey compared to 2010; the county's population was 691,643, making it the state's 4th-most populous county, an increase of 9.0% from the 2010 United States Census, when its
River Edge, New Jersey 165 route and local service on the 756 and 762 routes. The 11T/11AT route of Rockland Coaches also serves the Port Authority Bus Terminal, as well as providing service to Rockland County, New York. New Bridge Landing is the site of "The Bridge That Saved A Nation" crossed by the Continental Army and General Washington as they retreated from the British attack on New York City on November 20, 1776. Parks in River Edge include: People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with River Edge include: River Edge, New Jersey River Edge is a borough in