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Middlesex, Administrative division in New Jersey, United States

Middlesex County stretches across east-central New Jersey, with boundaries marked by the Millstone River, Raritan River, Rahway River, and Raritan Bay.

Dutch settlers acquired lands from Delaware Indians in the 17th century, followed by Scottish, English, and French colonists establishing communities in the region.

New Brunswick, the county seat, houses Rutgers University, established in 1766 as one of the oldest educational institutions in the United States.

The county maintains a network of parks, including Cheesequake State Park and Edison State Park, which provide recreational spaces for outdoor activities.

Thomas Edison developed the phonograph in 1877 and the incandescent lamp in 1879 at his laboratories in Menlo Park, within Middlesex County.

GPS coordinates: 40.57349,-74.49404

Latest update: March 19, 2025 23:07

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