What does the name Secaucus mean?
Secaucus is derived from Algonquian words meaning "black snake," "place of snakes," or from sekakes referring to snakes. The Algonquian roots include seke or sukit for "black" and achgook for "snake."
Questions about Secaucus, New Jersey
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why was Secaucus known for pig farms?
Secaucus supported approximately 55 pig farms in the early 1900s, growing to a peak of nearly 250,000 pigs during World War II, when pigs outnumbered residents sixteen to one. The farms supplied meat to Newark and New York, and an ordinance passed in 1947 prohibited new farms; the last operations were shut down by court order in the late 1950s.
What is the deadliest accident in NJ Transit history and did it happen in Secaucus?
Yes. On the 9th of February 1996, two NJ Transit commuter trains collided at Bergen Junction in Secaucus during the morning rush hour, killing three people. It remains NJ Transit's deadliest accident and the first to result in fatalities among passengers and crew.
Why is Secaucus the NBA replay center?
Starting with the 2014-15 NBA season, Secaucus became the official review headquarters for the NBA. The replay center features over 94 HD televisions with multiple feeds of every live NBA game, and referees consult the center for guidance on contested calls.
When did Secaucus Junction open and what does it connect?
Secaucus Junction opened in December 2003 and connects NJ Transit's two commuter rail networks in northern New Jersey. The station includes a 1,100-spot parking lot for commuters and is accessible from the New Jersey Turnpike via Exit 15X.
How much has the population of Secaucus grown since 2000?
Secaucus had 15,931 residents in the 2000 census and 22,181 in the 2020 census, a total increase of more than 6,200 people over two decades. The largest single-decade jump was between 2010 and 2020, when the population rose by 5,917, an increase of 36.4%.