in Paterson, which are the second-highest large-volume falls on the East Coast of the United States.]] in the foreground. The area along the river was formerly the site of most of the mills that flourished throughout the city's history.]] Paterson is a city serving as the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population was 146,199, rendering it New Jersey's third largest city and one of the largest cities in the New York City Metropolitan Area. Paterson is known as the "Silk City" for its dominant role in silk production during the latter half of the 19th century. [more on Wikipedia]