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Annexation of West Bronx Towns
- When
- 1874
- Where
- Annexed District of The Bronx
State legislature annexed Kingsbridge, West Farms, and Morrisania to New York City, effective in 1874, abolishing the towns.
In 1873, the state legislature passed legislation annexing the towns of Kingsbridge, West Farms, and Morrisania to New York City. The annexation became effective in 1874, resulting in the abolition of these towns. This action transferred the territory west of the Bronx River from Westchester County to New York City, forming the 'Annexed District of The Bronx.'
Sources
- The Bronx Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08
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