Elizabeth was established as a borough by
Royal Charter on February 8, 1740, and was rechartered by the
New Jersey Legislature on November 28, 1789. Portions of the borough were taken to form
Union Township (November 23, 1808) and
Clinton Township (April 14, 1834). On March 13, 1855, the
City of Elizabeth was created, consolidating Elizabeth Borough and
Elizabeth Township. With the creation of the City of Elizabeth, Elizabeth Township was dissolved. ==References==