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    Elizabeth, settled in 1664, holds the distinction of being the oldest English community in the New Jersey. Named by Philip Carteret for his sister-in-law (wife of Lord Carteret who, with Lord Berkeley, had been "awarded" the colony of New Jersey), it became the colony's capital from 1668 until 1686.  The city saw significant action in the Revolution.  In 1835 the port of Elizabeth was laid out; ultimately, Elizabeth was divided into its "uptown" (commercial) area and its "downtown" (waterfront) areas.  Its industrial position was solidified in 1873 when the Singer Sewing Machine Company located in the city; the company lasted there until 1982.  It remains the county seat for Union County.    

    Featured here is an aerial view of the city, the courthouse clearly visible as the tallest building.

        For images of the city, click on Elizabeth 1, Elizabeth 2.