Princeton

Princeton is a municipality in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. It encompasses the historic town surrounding Princeton University and related university facilities. The community is characterized as a university town with a mix of residential neighborhoods, historic streets, and cultural institutions. The town sits in central New Jersey along the corridor between New York City and Philadelphia, with a regional economy anchored in education, research, and related services.

Princeton University is a private Ivy League research university founded in 1746 as the College of New Jersey. It moved to Princeton in the 1750s and developed into a leading institution for the humanities, sciences, and engineering. The campus features landmarks such as Nassau Hall and the Princeton University Art Museum and hosts a wide range of research centers and professional schools. The university has a large endowment and a global alumni network.

The area also hosts the Institute for Advanced Study, a separate research institution established in 1930. The IAS has hosted notable scholars such as Albert Einstein. The town is served by NJ Transit rail lines and is near major highways, with access to airports in Newark and Philadelphia.

In 2013, the Borough of Princeton and Princeton Township merged to form the consolidated municipality of Princeton. The area has colonial-era history and has developed around education, research, and innovation, making it a regional center for higher learning and related industries.