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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

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