Elizabeth in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Union County Tree
This white oak tree (Quercus Alba) is our municipality's example of the Union County Tree selected by the Union County Tree Selection Committee and approved by the Board of Chosen Freeholders July 13, 1978.
Erected by Union County Tree Selection Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical date for this entry is July 13, 1978.
Location. 40° 39.735′ N, 74° 12.921′ W. Marker is in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in Union County. It is on South Broad Street near Rahway Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 S Broad St, Elizabeth NJ 07201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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: 1741 Project (a few steps from this marker); Old Borough Court House (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary Cannon (within shouting distance of 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); Elizabeth (within shouting distance of this marker); Patriotic Dead (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabeth.
Additional commentary.
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1. About the marker
This sign serves as a historical marker because it cites the tree's significance as being chosen to represent the species' status as a county symbol.
— Submitted January 3, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Additional keywords. community symbols
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 2, 2026
2. The Union County Tree and its namesake marker
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 98 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
