Elizabeth Borough, New Jersey
- Elizabeth Borough, New Jersey
Elizabeth Borough was a borough that existed in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, from 1740 until 1855.
Elizabeth was established as a borough by Royal Charter on February 8, 1740, and was rechartered by the New Jersey Legislature on November 28, 1789.["The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 237.] ]Portions of the borough were taken to form Union Township (November 23, 1808) and Clinton Township (April 14, 1834).On March 13, 1855, the City of Elizabeth was created, combining and replacing both Elizabeth borough and Elizabeth Township. With the creation of the City of Elizabeth, Elizabeth Township was dissolved.References
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