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Marlboro, New Jersey

Located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, Marlboro was established in 1848. No Marlboro cigarettes connection.
Founded 1848 | Population 40,000 | Peak 40,000 (2024) | County Monmouth County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Marlboro, New Jersey

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1848 Twp: Monmouth.
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1864 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Marlboro.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Marlboro's character and economy.
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1898 Economic Development: Marlboro grew through manufacturing and industry.
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2010 Modern Era: Marlboro continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Marlboro

Mar 23, 2026
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May 12, 2016
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Apr 25, 2016
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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
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Feb 12, 2016
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Complete Historical Timeline

1848 Government
Twp
1864 Transport
Railroad Era
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1898 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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No Marlboro cigarettes connection.
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Affluent Monmouth.
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Top schools.
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Marlboro is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
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Marlboro was founded in 1848.

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Famous People from Marlboro, New Jersey

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Ellen Karcher
Politician · Born Feb 28, 1964 · Age 61
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Jeff Kwatinetz
Entertainment Industry Executive · Born Apr 6, 1965 · Age 60
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George S. Hobart
Politician · Born Oct 24, 1875 · Died Nov 1, 1938 (age 63)
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