Edison, urban township, Middlesex County, central New Jersey, near the Raritan River; incorporated as the township of Raritan in 1870 and renamed Edison in 1954. It is an industrial and residential community; major manufactures include electrical and electronic equipment, plastic products, and chemicals. Population 70,193 (1980); 88,680 (1990); 97,687 (2000).Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Edison Information info Find out your Home's Value - Homes for Half Price
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