Newark has long been the largest city in New Jersey. Founded in 1666, it greatly expanded during the Industrial Revolution, becoming the commercial and cultural hub of the region. Its …

Dec 11, 2024 · The area that became Newark was first explored by European traders and trappers in the 18th century. The first settlers arrived in 1802, led by General William C. …

From more than two thousand years ago, 100 AD to 500 AD, people of the Hopewell culture transformed the area of Newark and Heath. They built many earthen mounds and enclosures, …

Dec 10, 2024 · The Newark campus of Ohio State University opened in 1957, and Central Ohio Technical College was established in 1971. Points of historic interest include Sherwood …

Officially achieving city status in 1836, Newark was suddenly the epicenter of one of the nation's major industrial hubs. In 1770, there was one leather tannery in Newark. In 1792, there were...

Directory of Newark that included a 24-page, unsigned “Historical Sketch.” At that point, Newark had existed for almost 170 years – nearly half of our city’s 350-year history – but this “Sketch” …

The settlement of Newark, New Jersey, evolved from a Puritan agricultural outpost to an industrial powerhouse and the state’s largest city. Founded in 1666, Newark grew slowly during its first …

The city of Newark was founded in 1802 and is now home to a wealth of businesses, enterprises, entrepreneurs and families. Learn more about the town's history.

Jul 26, 2024 · Newark, New Jersey, has a rich and multifaceted history marked by periods of growth, struggle, and renewal. Its journey from a Puritan settlement to a modern urban center …

Newark (/ ˈ nj uː ər k / NEW-ərk, [23] locally [24]) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, the county seat of Essex County, and a principal city of the New York …