Elizabeth in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Borough Court House
Old Borough
Court House
Built Prior to
the Revolution.
Burned by the British 1780.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.
Location. 40° 39.737′ N, 74° 12.914′ W. Marker is in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in Union County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street (New Jersey Route 623) and Rahway Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth NJ 07201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Revolutionary Cannon (a few steps from this marker); Colonial Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Patriotic Dead (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church Burial Grounds and Elizabethtown Academy (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Site of Princeton University (about 400 feet away); Old Academy (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabeth.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 447 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 1, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.