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Bonhamtown, New Jersey
Main Street at Morris Avenue
Main Street at Morris Avenue
Bonhamtown, New Jersey is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Bonhamtown, New Jersey
Bonhamtown, New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Bonhamtown, New Jersey is located in New Jersey
Bonhamtown, New Jersey
Bonhamtown, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Bonhamtown, New Jersey is located in the United States
Bonhamtown, New Jersey
Bonhamtown, New Jersey
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  New Jersey
County Middlesex
Township Edison
Elevation
72 ft (22 m)
ZIP code
08837
GNIS feature ID 874849

Bonhamtown is a small community located in Edison Township. It is in Middlesex County, New Jersey, in the United States.

History of Bonhamtown

How Bonhamtown Got Its Name

Bonhamtown was named after a person called Nicholas Bonham. He lived in the 1600s. He was a "freeholder," which meant he owned land and had certain rights.

Bonhamtown Through the Years

Bonhamtown is one of the older communities in the Edison area. It existed even before Edison Township was officially formed.

Originally, Bonhamtown was part of Woodbridge Township. In 1870, it became part of a new area called Raritan Township. This happened when parts of Woodbridge and Piscataway townships were combined. Later, in 1954, Raritan Township changed its name to Edison Township.

A Battle in Bonhamtown

During the American Revolutionary War, a battle took place in Bonhamtown. This battle was part of a series of smaller fights known as the Forage War.

Location and Roads

Bonhamtown is surrounded by several important roads. These roads help people travel to and from the area.

Some of the major roads nearby include:

Railroad Connections

A special railroad line runs through Bonhamtown. It is called the Bonhamtown Branch. This line is part of Conrail Shared Assets Operations (CRCX).

The railroad connects the Northeast Corridor to Raritan Center. Raritan Center used to be a large military supply base called the Raritan Arsenal.

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