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Princeton

Princeton, New Jersey (pop. 25,214), is the home of Princeton University, and Princeton Theological Seminary. It lies in central New Jersey. Princeton is made up of Princeton Borough (pop. 12,016) and Princeton Township (pop. 13,198). During the Revolutionary War in America (1775-1783), George Washington defeated British forces in a battle at Princeton. During the battle, British troops occupied Nassau Hall at what is now Princeton University. The Congress of the Confederation met in… More »

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Atlantic City

Atlantic City, New Jersey (pop. 40,517), is one of the largest seaside resorts in the world. It... More >>

Camden

Camden is a town 32 miles (51 kilometers) southwest of Sydney on the Nepean River. Coal mining,... More >>

Elizabeth

Elizabeth (pop. 120,568) is the oldest English settlement in New Jersey. It lies in the eastern... More >>

Irvington

Irvington, New Jersey (pop. 60,695), is an industrial center on the Elizabeth River, west of... More >>

Jersey City

Jersey City, JUR zee, New Jersey (pop. 240,055), is a major seaport and industrial and... More >>

New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey (pop. 48,573), is an educational and industrial center. It lies on the... More >>

Paterson

Paterson, PAT uhr suhn (pop. 149,222), was one of the earliest industrial communities in the... More >>

Princeton

Princeton, New Jersey (pop. 25,214), is the home of Princeton University, and Princeton... More >>

Trenton

Trenton (pop. 85,403; met. area pop. 350,761) is the capital of New Jersey. The city lies in the... More >>


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