Union County

Union County sits in the northeastern part of the state and covers 21 municipalities with Elizabeth as the administrative seat. The landscape alternates between urban centers along the eastern corridor and rolling hills in the western area.

The founding took place in the mid-19th century through separation from a neighboring administrative territory. Since then industry and residential areas developed alongside the expansion of the railway network.

Place names across the region reflect founding origins and recall British towns as well as early settler families. Today community centers and festivals from different population groups shape daily life in many neighborhoods.

Highway junctions and rail connections offer access to individual municipalities and ease orientation within the region. Public parks and pedestrian zones work well for walks and short stays.

A ridge runs through the northwestern section and forms a natural contrast to the flat settlement areas in the east. This geological formation also influences the local climate and vegetation.

Location: New Jersey

Inception: 1857

Capital city: Elizabeth

Shares border with: Middlesex County, Somerset County, Morris County, Essex County, Hudson County, Richmond County, New York City

Phone: +19085274000

Website: https://ucnj.org

GPS coordinates: 40.65000,-74.29000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:29