Fort Lee, New Jersey

Fort Lee is a borough located in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 35,461.

History

Fort Lee is named as a result of George Washington and named after General Charles Lee, who camped out in this area, defending New York. George Washington and his troops actually walked on a road which is called Main St. in Fort Lee. The George Washington Bridge, which connects New Jersey to uptown New York City, is located in Fort Lee.

Related Topics:
George Washington - General Charles Lee - New York - George Washington Bridge - New York City

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In recent years, Fort Lee has seen a surge of residents of Korean origin which has led to the conversion of much of the town into a large Koreatown, similar to Chinatowns of such cities as New York and San Francisco in that many traditional Korean stores and restaurants may be seen in Fort Lee, and the Hangul letters of the Korean alphabet are as common as signs in English in parts of the downtown area. The rapid increase of the Korean population has seen the decline of many other immigrant communities once centered in Fort Lee, notably the Greek and Italian communities, once quite large but now all but extinct. Luxury high-rises built near the George Washington Bridge have attracted many New York City residents to the city as well, as Fort Lee offers some relief from the stresses and prices of living in New York City but is much more urban than the surrounding suburban towns. A sizable Russian immigrant community has also sprung up in recent years, also attracted by the urban setting of Fort Lee.

Related Topics:
Koreatown - Hangul

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