Princeton, NJ
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About Princeton
- • Michelle Obama, former First Lady, was raised in Princeton, NJ.
- • The 'Princeton offense' basketball strategy originated at Princeton University.
- • The College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) put Princeton on the map.
- • Albert Einstein's brain was autopsied at Princeton Hospital, without permission.
- • The Battle of Princeton in 1777 shaped the town's revolutionary history.
- • Named for King William III, Princeton was established in 1696.
- • Its population is around 30,000, smaller than many state capitals.
- • Princeton sits at 213 feet above sea level, offering gently rolling hills.
- • Education, research, and healthcare drive the local economy.
- • Princeton has a refined, intellectual vibe, blending history and innovation.
- • The New York Giants, a nearby NFL team, have won four Super Bowls.
- • Princeton University's basketball team had an amazing 1996 NCAA Tournament run.