Glassboro, Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, US
Glassboro is a borough in Gloucester County with residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and educational facilities spread across the landscape. The community features a mix of suburban streets and natural spaces connected by main roads that form its backbone.
The town began in 1779 when Solomon Stanger founded Glass Works in the Woods, sparking the development of a glass manufacturing center. It became an official incorporated borough through New Jersey Legislature action in 1878.
The Glassboro Summit Conference of 1967 brought together U.S. President Johnson and Soviet Premier Kosygin at what is now Rowan University.
Visitors can reach the area by bus services that connect to nearby Philadelphia. The Glassboro Wildlife Management Area offers outdoor activities with forests and trails for those interested in nature.
In 1967, this location hosted a historic meeting between U.S. President Johnson and Soviet Premier Kosygin at what is now Rowan University. This summit represented a significant moment of diplomatic engagement during a tense international period.
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