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Old Bridge, New Jersey

Located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Old Bridge was established in 1869. Formerly known as Madison Township until 1975. Central New Jersey community in Middlesex County.
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Founded 1869 | Population 68,000 | Peak 68,000 (2024) | County Middlesex County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Old Bridge, New Jersey

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1686 Colonial History: Part of original East Jersey.
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1869 Township Formed: Central NJ community.
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2010 Modern Era: Old Bridge continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020 Modern Growth: Old Bridge continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Latest News in Old Bridge

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
Tattoo Haunted Teen Girl 2 Years Photo
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

1686 Culture
Colonial History
1869 Government
Township Formed
2010 Culture
Modern Era
2020 Culture
Modern Growth

Did You Know?

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Formerly known as Madison Township until 1975.
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Central New Jersey community in Middlesex County.
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Named for an old bridge over the South River.
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Old Bridge was founded in 1869.
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Old Bridge has a population of approximately 68,000.

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