Princeton, New Jersey

Princeton is a community in Mercer County, New Jersey, formed by the merger of Princeton Township and the Borough of Princeton in November of 2011. The Borough of Princeton was incorporated in 1813. Its 1.9 square mile area is completely surrounded by the larger Township, which was incorporated in 1838. The Borough and Township split in 1894 over a school tax dispute, and will be officially reunited in 2013. The two communities have a combined population of just over 28,500 and share a strong "Princeton" identity. Princeton University is mainly located in the Borough, as is the Princeton Theological Seminary. Princeton Township is home to numerous research and educational institutions, including The Institute for Advanced Study, Educational Testing Service, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Sarnoff Corporation.

The College of New Jersey moved to Princeton from Newark in 1756, becoming Princeton University in 1896. Princeton became a coeducational institution in 1969. Today, the main campus occupies a 500-acre area in typical "college town" surroundings. Princeton's central location between New York City and Philadelphia, and the presence of the University have contributed to Princeton's growth as a center for scientific research and development since the mid-19th century. Church & Dwight Co., Inc., founded in 1847 and based in Princeton, is best known for its Arm & Hammer brand of baking soda. The David Sarnoff Research Center was established in Princeton in 1941. The center produced a number of innovative technologies, including color television, and liquid-crystal displays. RCA, the center's parent company, was acquired by General Electric in the late 1980s, and today the center operates as SRI International. The Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical Research Institute has operated in Princeton since 1938.

Princeton has a long tradition of research and construction, much of it concentrated in a period when asbestos-containing materials were widely used. Workers exposed to asbestos may be at risk for mesothelioma, a cancer of the lungs. Mesothelioma treatment options in and around Princeton, New Jersey are listed at the bottom of this page. If you were diagnosed with mesothelioma in Princeton, you may also benefit from seeking the advice of a mesothelioma lawyer.

Jobsites in Princeton where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Princeton, NJ have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Princeton, NJ

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Princeton, NJ. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Princeton, NJ

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Princeton, NJ. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.