Plainsboro, New Jersey
Population: 20,215
Located in Middlesex County
Plainsboro is a desirable residential community that offers a blend of suburban and rural atmospheres influenced as much by its expansive farmland and open space as by its proximity to Princeton and its midway location between Philadelphia and New York City. It is within an hour's drive to the Atlantic Ocean, as well as to the rolling hills of North Jersey. The Township is 11.8 square miles with a population slightly over 20,000. Located in the southern section of Middlesex County, Plainsboro borders the Townships of Princeton, West Windsor and East Windsor in Mercer County and the Townships of Cranbury and South Brunswick in Middlesex County. Plainsboro is noted as a premier location for major corporate and (Princeton) University office and research facilities. Historians differ as to how Plainsboro acquired its name. The oldest section of the community is the intersection of Plainsboro and Dey Roads. A tavern, constructed in the early 1700's and still standing today, called "Plane Tavern" was at this location. Some historians argue that the old bottles found by local residents give evidence that the Township was first called "Planesborough" after the tavern. Other researchers maintain that the area was first called the "Borough of the Plains" or simply "The Plains." Given its climate, good soils, and available water, agriculture became the important economic focus. In 1897, the Walker-Gordon Laboratory Company selected Plainsboro as the site for its innovative certified dairy farm. Designed to produce clean, high quality milk and milk formulas for infant feeding at a time before pasteurization was a common practice, the farm grew to become the largest certified dairy farm in the world. The dairy operation ceased in 1971, about the same time that the community transformed from a small farm area into a more modern suburban area. During the 1970's, the community experienced unprecedented residential development led by Lincoln Properties. During the 1970's and 80's, the community's largest property owner, Princeton University, marketed and developed its prestigious office park , the Princeton Forrestal Center. Today, the community is noted for its balance of commercial-office/residential development and the preservation of open space. The end result is a quality suburban community that retains much of its agricultural and open-space heritage. A community that has given this much thought to its future is certainly one to consider if you are looking to relocate. With excellent housing, and education, you can't lose here! Find homes for sale in Plainsboro New Jersey
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