| In 1798, the town of New Brunswick was | | | | commerce. It lay on King's Road and Milestone River |
| incorporated by an act of State Legislature. During | | | | making it a favorable spot for traders to start |
| those days, the town like any other parts of the | | | | business. |
| country was an agricultural hub. As we move down | | | | Another important place was Dayton, named after |
| the lanes of history, we will see the growth and | | | | William L. Dayton, an attorney for the Freehold and |
| prosperity of South Brunswick. | | | | Jamesburg Agricultural Railroad. In the middle of the |
| In 1801, the Straight Turnpike which is now known as | | | | 18th century Dayton had a tavern and a brick |
| Route 1 was constructed. 1872 was a landmark year | | | | manufacturing unit. Much of the development in |
| in South Brunswick History. A separate township of | | | | South Brunswick happened in the 20th century. In |
| Cranbury was created from the southern extension | | | | 1900, the fast line between New Brunswick and |
| of South Brunswick reducing the size of the town. In | | | | Trenton became operational. In 1951, the New Jersey |
| 1919, Plainsboro was created from South Brunswick, | | | | Turnpike became operational on the Eastern side of |
| further reducing the size. In early South Brunswick | | | | South Brunswick. |
| history Kingston was an important place of trade and | | | | |