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Three Centuries of Perth Amboy
1784
Government in the New Nation
The New Jersey Legislature meets in Perth Amboy during the early years of the new nation, continuing the community’s long tradition as a center of government.
1870
Thomas Mundy Peterson Makes History
On March 31, Thomas Mundy Peterson cast a ballot in Perth Amboy, becoming the first African American known to vote in an election following ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment.
1800s
A Port City Grows
Shipping, ferries, railroads, commerce, and industry transform Perth Amboy from an old colonial capital into a growing port and transportation center.
1876
Perth Amboy
Becomes a City
After nearly two centuries of development, Perth Amboy is formally incorporated as a city.
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