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Elizabeth, New Jersey

Elizabeth, New Jersey is located in Union County and is the state's fourth largest city. It was included on Popular Science magazine's notable list of "America's 50 Greenest Cities," and was the only city in New Jersey selected.  The city was founded by English settlers in 1665, but was originally known as Elizabethtown. It was named after the wife of Vice Admiral Sir George Carteret, who was one of the original Proprieters of New Jersey. Elizabeth was a target during the Revolutionary War and was the original state capital of New Jersey.

Elizabeth is home to the Singer Sewing Machine Company, which has long been one of the area's biggest employers. Vehicle manufacturing is another major industry in the city. It was the home of the Electric Carriage and Wagon Company, as well as the Electric Boat Company. The USS Holland, as well as several several A-Class Navy ships were built at Elizabeth's Lewis Nixon's Crescent Shipyard.

The population of Elizabeth had roughly 121,000 people as of the 2000 census and has experienced consistent growth since 1990. Residents are primarily Caucasian and Hispanic.

The city was the hometown of several notable people including children and young adult author Judy Blume and chef, restaurateur and television personality Tom Collichio. The majority of the population is considered working middle class and the median income in the city is just over $35,000.

Both residents and visitors enjoy a variety of shopping opportunities in Elizabeth. The city is home to an Ikea furniture and house wares store and the Jersey Gardens Mall, featuring Saks, Old Navy, the Gap and Banana Republic. The mall is also home to an AMC Movie Theatre featuring 20 screens. It is New Jersey's largest theatre. The mall is right in the heart of Elizabeth and is surrounded by views of the Newark/Elizabeth Seaport, St. Patrick's Church and the Singer Sewing Building.

Midtown is the historic part of the city where visitors will find a shopping area, the Elizabeth Public Library, the First Presbyterian Church, the Union County Courthouse and St. John's Episcopal Church. Midtown is also home to the Hersh Tower, an Art Deco structure built during the Great Depression, as well as the Ritz Theatre, Boxwood Hall and the city's 9/11 monument. Elizabeth's oldest building, the Bonnell House, is located in Midtown and can be toured by appointment.

There are several hotels in Elizabeth and since the city is near the Newark Liberty Airport, it is a convenient destination for New Jersey travelers. Visitors can choose from affordable options such as the Hamptom Inn or the Country Inn and Suites by Carlson or luxury hotels such as the Hilton, the Sheraton Four Points or the Wyndham Neward Airport.

Residents and visitors alike enjoy the annual festivals and special events held in the town each year. The Elizabeth Latin Carnival is held in early September and attracts more than half a million people. The city also hosts a bike tour each year, the Tour De Elizabeth, which winds riders through the entire city. Other special events held in town include Pride Day, Portugal Day and Julyfest.