Our
Town
Jersey City
Site of the first European settlement in what is now the State of New Jersey
in the 1630's, Jersey City's history is the story of evolution and change in the
American Landscape. Below, you will find links to resources which will
lead you to a better understanding of Jersey City - the second largest city in
the State of New Jersey.

Located in northeastern New Jersey on the Hudson River directly across from
Manhattan Island, Jersey City has over the centuries been the gateway to the
American Dream for generations of immigrants from all parts of the world.
Jersey City: America's Golden Door
from Jersey City Online
History of Forms of Government from Early Dutch Days to the Present Time
from Jersey City Online
Jersey City Overview - Wall Street West
Complements of Jersey City Economic Development Corp
www.JCEDC.com
Frequently Asked Questions About Jersey City
from Jersey City Online
The Jersey Journal
Jersey City's Daily Newspaper
Visit our community LINKS page to
learn more about Jersey City