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Bridgewater, New Jersey

Located in Somerset County, New Jersey, Bridgewater was founded in 1749. Bridgewater Commons Mall is a major regional shopping center. Affluent Somerset County township.

Founded 1749 | Population 44,000 | Peak 44,000 (2024) | County Somerset County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Bridgewater, New Jersey

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1749 Township: Somerset County.

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1799 Economic Development: Bridgewater grew through the lumber industry.

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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Bridgewater's character and economy.

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2010 Modern Era: Bridgewater continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.

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Complete Historical Timeline

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1799 Industry

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1890 Culture

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Did You Know?

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Bridgewater Commons Mall is a major regional shopping center.

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Affluent Somerset County township.

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Major corporate office hub in central NJ.

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Bridgewater was founded in 1749.

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Bridgewater has a population of approximately 44,000.

Famous People from Bridgewater, New Jersey

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Casey Murphy

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