It’s Not Just a Name, It’s a Family Tree: Why We Call It ‘The’ Bronx

It isn’t just a location; it’s a 400-year-old family legacy! Back in 1639, Jonas Bronck built a 500-acre farm that became the destination for early New Yorkers. You weren’t going to a borough; you were going to see The Broncks.

The name stuck, the river followed, and the rest is history.