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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.

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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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.

Famous People from Union, New Jersey

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Robert Wuhl

Screenwriter, Film Director · Born Oct 9, 1951 · Age 74

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Tom Coyne

Mastering Engineer · Born Dec 10, 1954 · Died Apr 12, 2017 (age 62)

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