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Elizabeth
Union County, New Jersey
ZipCodes
07201, 07202, 07206, 07208
Motto
"an Historical Past, Fascinating Present, Bright Future"
Page Contents for Elizabeth, New Jersey
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Community news
Statistics & Facts
The New Jersey state capital is Trenton.
The population of Elizabeth is approximately 124,568 (2004), 124969 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 42,838 (2000), 41596 (2010).
The amount of land area in Elizabeth is 31.913 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Elizabeth is 12.2 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 3.716 sq kilometers.
The distance from Elizabeth to Washington DC is 196 miles.
The distance to the New Jersey state capital is 43 miles. (as the crow flies)
Elizabeth is positioned 40.66 degrees north of the equator and 74.19 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Elizabeth elevation is 38 feet above sea level.
Elizabeth median income is $ 35,175 (2000).
The Elizabeth median home price is $ 143,000 (2000).
Location
in northeastern New Jersey about five miles from Newark and about 20 miles from New York City. Other nearby communities include Hillside, Linden, Roselle, Roselle Park, Irvington, Union and Kenilworth.Return to Index
History & History Related Items
A group of Englishmen known as the Elizabethtown Associates, purchased land in this area in 1664, including the area that would later become Elizabeth. Elizabethtown was formed in 1665 and named for the wife of Sir George Carteret. It actually became the first capital of New Jersey. Elizabethtown became a chartered city on on 13 March 1855. The official date of formation was actually 27 March 1855 due to an election held on 22 March 1855.
Try this history page for Elizabeth. A timeline for Elizabeth's major events may be found here.
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Attractions
The Newark/Elizabeth Seaport - one of the nation’s largest import and export facilities.
The Elizabeth Latin Carnival is held each year in early September.
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Elizabeth City Government
City of Elizabeth50 Winfield Scott Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Elizabeth is the county seat of Union County.
Elizabeth Chamber
Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce
456 North Broad Street
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208
Phone: 908-355-7600
Elizabeth Community News
Did you attend Elizabeth PS No. 12 or PS No. 18?
Anyone who attended Elizabeth PS. no. 12 (Elmora School) or PS. no. 18(Robert Morris School) please email me at A-C-Carl@email.msn.com.
You most likely took part in an experiment which will hopefully be completed this year. It would be extremely helpful to talk to you, and it would be rather amusing for you to get a chance to see some pictures you colored when you were in elementary school. Thanks a lot.
Elizabeth Organizations
Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce
456 North Broad Street
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208
Phone: 908-355-7600
Elizabeth Libraries
Elizabeth Public Library
11 South Broad Street
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202
Phone: 908-354-6060
Elizabeth Miscellany
The population of Elizabeth was:
1990 - 110,002
2000 - 120,568
2004 - 124,568
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