Elizabeth in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Elizabeth
New Jersey
Elizabeth, established 1664, was the first state capitol of NJ. It is New Jersey's fourth largest municipality. From the days of Elizabeth's founding, great men have walked the City's streets. Alexander Hamilton called Elizabeth home for a time during his youth and George Washington came here en route to New York to be sworn in as the first President of the United States in 1789. Elizabeth is a city of many statues and monuments. Some of the finest examples are right here in Winfield Scott Park.
• Winfield Scott — honoring an important military figure who served under every president from Jefferson to Lincoln. The residence of General Winfield Scott was across the street on the corner of E. Jersey Street and Madison Avenue. The home was demolished in 1928.
• Washington Canon — A canon was given to the people of Elizabethtown by George Washington in appreciation for their support during the War for Independence.
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial — Inscribed with the names of 30 city residents who lost their lives in the Vietnam war.
• Veterans Monument — In memory of all soldiers who died in the line of duty.
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• Martin Luther King Jr. — a prominent African American leader whose main focus was to secure civil rights for all.
• WWI Monument — Dedicated to City residents who died in the First World War.
• Jose Martí — José Martí is honored as a great poet, patriot and martyr.
He was a leader in the 1895 Cuban War of Independence.
The original City Hall was built on the corner of Winfield Scott Plaza and Elizabeth Avenue, formerly Horse Hollow and Water Streets respectively. It was occupied from 1890 - 1940 and then moved to its current location.
Erected by City of Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Military • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1664.
Location. 40° 39.839′ N, 74° 12.678′ W. Marker is in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in Union County. It is at the intersection of East Jersey Street and Winfield Scott Plaza, on the
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: General Winfield Scott (a few steps from this marker); Seven Astronauts (within shouting distance of this marker); Pro Patria (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Jose Artigas (within shouting distance of this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); José Martí (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington’s Inaugural Bicentennial (about 300
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 2, 2026
3. Elizabeth Marker [reverse with map of sites of interest]
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 58 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
