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Elizabeth, New Jersey

Located in Union County, New Jersey, Elizabeth was founded in 1664. Founded 1664; briefly NJ capital. Three plane crashes in 58 days in 1951-52 killed 100+.
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Founded 1664 | Population 142,279 | Peak 142,279 (2024) | County Union County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Elizabeth, New Jersey

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1664Elizabethtown Founded: One of earliest NJ colonial settlements.
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1774Hamilton Attends School: Alexander Hamilton studies here.
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1873Singer Factory: Sewing machine giant employs thousands.
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1952Three Plane Crashes: Three crashes in 58 days kill 100+.
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1962Container Port Opens: Becomes East Coast's busiest.
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2000Jersey Gardens Mall: Major outlet retail destination.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1664 Culture
Elizabethtown Founded
1774 Politics
Hamilton Attends School
1873 Industry
Singer Factory
1952 Disaster
Three Plane Crashes
1962 Transport
Container Port Opens
2000 Business
Jersey Gardens Mall

Did You Know?

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Founded 1664; briefly NJ capital.
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Three plane crashes in 58 days in 1951-52 killed 100+.
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Port Newark-Elizabeth is busiest East Coast container port.
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Elizabeth is located in Union County, New Jersey.
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Elizabeth has a population of approximately 142,279.
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