Middlebush, NJ

Middlebush is a historic, quiet section of Franklin Township in Somerset County, home to around 2,300 residents. The neighborhood centers on a charming historic district along Amwell Road, where 19th-century houses, traditional churches, and preserved school buildings line the streets. British and Continental forces moved through these plains during the Revolutionary War, but today the area is known for its leafy roads and calm, small-town atmosphere.

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Local students attend the Franklin Township Public Schools, and residents have quick access to township parks, community centers, and library branches. One of the biggest perks for outdoor lovers is the nearby Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, which offers miles of gravel towpath trails for walking, biking, and kayaking. With its mix of historic properties, open farmland, and newer subdivisions, Middlebush gives you plenty of breathing room while keeping you within an easy drive of shopping, dining, and transit in New Brunswick and Princeton.