Elizabethport, New Jersey

About

Elizabethport is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 124,969 and a population density of 3,534 people per km². After 0 years in 2010 city had an estimated population of 124,969 inhabitants.

The city was created 359 years ago in 1664.

Elizabethport is a historic neighborhood in Elizabeth, New Jersey located along the Arthur Kill and Newark Bay. It once operated as an important colonial seaport.

Overview

Elizabethport emerged in the colonial era when Elizabeth was still known as Elizabethtown. Its location along bustling maritime trade routes fueled early development.

The area served as an important port and shipbuilding center. Goods and cargo were loaded onto vessels departing to New York and other colonial outposts.

By the late 18th century, Elizabethport was one of the most active and commercially important seaports in New Jersey. Shipyards and warehouses lined the busy waterfront.

However, the rise of railroads and western expansion gradually diminished maritime trade through Elizabethport by the mid-1800s. Heavy industry came to replace shipping.

Still, the rich maritime heritage is visible through surviving buildings like the 1761 Seamen's Church Institute. Elizabethport also hosts an annual Fall Festival.

Today

While no longer a working seaport, Elizabethport remains a vibrant neighborhood in Elizabeth. Families are attracted to its affordability and close-knit immigrant community.

The area features excellent access to Staten Island and Manhattan via the Goethals Bridge and New Jersey Turnpike. Elizabethport continues to evolve while celebrating its place in New Jersey's colonial maritime history.

Quick Facts about Elizabethport

Geography

Elizabethport is located at 40°39'0"N 74°11'14"W (40.6501000, -74.1870900). It has 6 neighbors: Union, Brick, Linden, Roselle, Roselle Park and Staten Island.

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People born in Elizabethport, including film score composer John Morris, actress and director Elizabeth Peña, computer scientist Jack Dennis, .

List

• Nicholas Murray Butler (American philosopher, diplomat, and educator (1862-1947)) he was born in 02/04/1862
• Stephen Crane (American politician (1709-1780)) he was born in 01/01/1709
• Aaron Ogden (American soldier, lawyer, United States Senator and Governor of New Jersey (1756-1839)) he was born in 03/12/1756
• Thomas Mitchell (American actor, playwright and screenwriter) he was born in 11/07/1892
• William Henry Tunner (United States Air Force general) he was born in 14/07/1906
• Abraham Clark (American politician (1726-1794)) he was born in 15/02/1726
• Daniel Hugh Kelly (American actor) he was born in 10/08/1952
• Sam Woodyard (American jazz drummer) he was born in 07/01/1925
• Louis Abell (American rower) he was born in 21/07/1884
• Harold Throckmorton (American tennis player) he was born in 12/04/1897
• Fernando Perez (Major League Baseball outfielder) he was born in 23/04/1983
• Rick Barry (American basketball player) he was born in 28/03/1944
• Isaac Halstead Williamson (American politician (1767-1844)) he was born in 27/09/1767
• Carol Blazejowski (American professional women's basketball player) she was born in 29/09/1956
• William Halsey Jr. (United States admiral) he was born in 30/10/1882
• Judy Blume (American children's writer) she was born in 12/02/1938
• Matthias Ogden (Continental Army officer (1754-1791)) he was born in 22/10/1754
• James P. Mitchell (American politician (1900-1964)) he was born in 12/11/1900