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South Brunswick, New Jersey

Located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, South Brunswick was founded in 1798. Central NJ township between Princeton and New Brunswick. Diverse suburban community in Middlesex County.
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Founded 1798 | Population 47,000 | Peak 47,000 (2024) | County Middlesex County

Top 10 Most Important Events for South Brunswick, New Jersey

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1798 Township: Central NJ.
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1848 Economic Development: South Brunswick grew through manufacturing and industry.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define South Brunswick's character and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: South Brunswick continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in South Brunswick

Aug 12, 2026
Family Found a Massive Python Under Their Shed—Then an X-Ray Revealed Its Last Meal
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Aug 12, 2026
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Aug 7, 2026
Video Of Trump Exiting Marine One Has Everyone Saying The Same Thing
President Donald Trump is facing renewed scrutiny over his golf game after claiming another championship victory at his New Jersey…
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…

Complete Historical Timeline

1798 Government
Township
1848 Industry
Economic Development
1890 Culture
Higher Education
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Central NJ township between Princeton and New Brunswick.
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Diverse suburban community in Middlesex County.
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Growing community along the NJ Turnpike corridor.
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South Brunswick was founded in 1798.
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South Brunswick has a population of approximately 47,000.

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Famous People from South Brunswick, New Jersey

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Donald Fagen
Musician · Born Jan 10, 1948 · Age 78
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Ed Moran
Long-Distance Runner · Born May 27, 1981 · Age 44
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Mike Elko
Football Player, Coach · Born Jul 28, 1977 · Age 48
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Martin E. Kravarik
Politician · Born Jan 20, 1936 · Died Apr 4, 2018 (age 82)
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Kirsten Lepore
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