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Hillsborough, New Jersey

Located in Somerset County, New Jersey, Hillsborough was founded in 1771. Duke Farms estate (Doris Duke).
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Founded 1771 | Population 40,000 | Peak 40,000 (2024) | County Somerset County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Hillsborough, New Jersey

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1771 Twp: Somerset.
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1821 Economic Development: Hillsborough grew through manufacturing and industry.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Hillsborough's character and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Hillsborough continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Hillsborough

Mar 23, 2026
Trump Administration Deploys ICE Agents to Major Airports Amid Partial DHS Funding Impasse
WASHINGTON—Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been stationed at more than a dozen major U.S. airports as a partial …
May 12, 2016
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New York, May 12, 2016 — A teenage girl’s regret over a hasty tattoo decision captured online attention this week, turning…
Apr 25, 2016
Prosecutors New Jersey Daycare Ran Fight Club Young Children
Hackensack, N.J. – Prosecutors dropped a bombshell accusation on April 25, 2016, claiming a local daycare center had devolved in…
Apr 25, 2016
New Jersey University Probes Threats Against African Americans
New Brunswick, N.J. (April 25, 2016) — A New Jersey university launched an investigation into a wave of threatening messages aim…
Feb 15, 2016
Chris Christie Slams Michelle Obama Interfering School Meals
Trenton, NJ – On February 15, 2016, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie didn’t hold back when he blasted First Lady Michell…
Feb 12, 2016
Kansas Legislature Proposes Bar Lottery Winners Collecting Government
Topeka, Kansas (February 12, 2016) – In a move that stirred up talk about welfare and personal fortune, the Kansas Legislature p…

Complete Historical Timeline

1771 Government
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1821 Industry
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1890 Culture
Higher Education
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Duke Farms estate (Doris Duke).
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Somerset County.
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Suburban semi-rural.
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Hillsborough was founded in 1771.
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Hillsborough has a population of approximately 40,000.

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Roy Freiman
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