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Union, New Jersey

Located in Union County, New Jersey, Union was established in 1808. Site of the 1780 Battle of Connecticut Farms during the Revolution. Kean University is in Union.
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Founded 1808 | Population 60,000 | Peak 60,000 (2024) | County Union County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Union, New Jersey

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1780 Battle of Connecticut Farms: Revolutionary War battle.
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1780 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Union's character and economy.
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1808 Township: Union Township.
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2010 Modern Era: Union continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Union

Mar 23, 2026
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Apr 25, 2016
New Jersey University Probes Threats Against African Americans
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Feb 15, 2016
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Complete Historical Timeline

1780 Disaster
Battle of Connecticut Farms
1780 Culture
Higher Education
1808 Government
Township
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Site of the 1780 Battle of Connecticut Farms during the Revolution.
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Kean University is in Union.
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Township in Union County — yes, Union in Union County.
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Union was founded in 1808.
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Union has a population of approximately 60,000.

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Robert Wuhl
Screenwriter, Film Director · Born Oct 9, 1951 · Age 74
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Tom Coyne
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