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Linden, New Jersey

An industrial Union County city where the New Jersey Turnpike cuts through, Linden has been a center of oil refining and petrochemical manufacturing for over a century. Linden Airport, one of New Jersey's oldest, adds to its transportation heritage.

Founded 1861 | Population 43,000 | Peak 43,000 (2024) | County Union County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Linden, New Jersey

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1861 Founded: Industrial.

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1911 Economic Development: Linden grew through the oil and petroleum industry.

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1925 Incorporated: Linden was officially incorporated as a city.

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2010 Modern Era: Linden continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1861 Culture

Founded

1911 Industry

Economic Development

1925 Government

Incorporated

2010 Culture

Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Oil refining center.

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NJ Turnpike.

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Union County.

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Linden was founded in 1861.

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Linden has a population of approximately 43,000.

Famous People from Linden, New Jersey

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Tamecka Dixon

Basketball Player · Born Dec 14, 1975 · Age 50

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Eli Reed

Photographer, Writer · Born Aug 4, 1946 · Age 79

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Pat Stevens

Actor, Stage Actor · Born Sep 16, 1945 · Died May 26, 2010 (age 64)

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