County historical societies maintain collections of local history materials spanning the entire county, including records from communities and townships that may not have their own dedicated historical organizations. There are 14 Historical Society locations in Union County, New Jersey.
County residents seeking genealogical records, historical photographs, or documentation of local landmarks should contact the county historical society, which often holds materials from smaller communities throughout the county.
List of Union County, New Jersey Historical Society
Clark Historical Society
Cranford Historical Society
Kenilworth New Jersey Historical Society
Elizabeth Historical Society
Elizabeth New Jersey Historical Society
Hillside Historical Society
Cranford New Jersey Historical Society
Roselle Park Historical Society
Roselle Historical Society
Rahway Historical Society
Summit New Jersey Historical Society
Union Township Historical Society
Westfield Historical Society
Westfield New Jersey Historical Society
Residents of Union County can visit the county historical society to access genealogical records, historical photographs, newspaper archives, and local history collections. Many organizations also offer scanning or photocopying services for a nominal fee.
You may also find Historical Society locations in neighboring counties including Middlesex, Essex, Hudson.