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Located in Somerset County, New Jersey, Bridgewater was founded in 1749. Bridgewater Commons Mall is a major regional shopping center. Affluent Somerset County township.
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Founded 1749 | Population 44,000 | Peak 44,000 (2024) | County Somerset County

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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

1749 Government
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1799 Industry
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1890 Culture
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2010 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.

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