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Sayreville, New Jersey

Located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Sayreville was established in 1876. Jon Bon Jovi grew up in Sayreville. Borough in Middlesex County near the Raritan River.
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Founded 1876 | Population 48,000 | Peak 48,000 (2024) | County Middlesex County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Sayreville, New Jersey

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1876 Founded: Raritan Bay area.
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1919 Incorporated: Sayreville was officially incorporated as a city.
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2010 Modern Era: Sayreville continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020 Modern Growth: Sayreville continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Latest News in Sayreville

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

1876 Culture
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1919 Government
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2010 Culture
Modern Era
2020 Culture
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Did You Know?

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Jon Bon Jovi grew up in Sayreville.
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Borough in Middlesex County near the Raritan River.
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NYC metro community.
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Sayreville was founded in 1876.
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Sayreville has a population of approximately 48,000.

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Jamaal Bowman
Politician, Educator · Born Apr 1, 1976 · Age 49
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