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Piscataway, New Jersey

Located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Piscataway was founded in 1666. Rutgers University's Busch and Livingston campuses are in Piscataway. Name from the Lenape word for 'great deer river.'.
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Founded 1666 | Population 60,000 | Peak 60,000 (2024) | County Middlesex County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Piscataway, New Jersey

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1666 Founded: One of oldest NJ settlements.
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1716 Economic Development: Piscataway grew through manufacturing and industry.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Piscataway's character and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Piscataway continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Piscataway

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

1666 Culture
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1716 Industry
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1890 Culture
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2010 Culture
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Did You Know?

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Rutgers University's Busch and Livingston campuses are in Piscataway.
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Name from the Lenape word for 'great deer river.'.
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One of the oldest European settlements in New Jersey.
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Piscataway is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
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Piscataway was founded in 1666.

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