WorksheetsMetuchen trivia
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Metuchen was originally part of which township?
Edison
Woodbridge
Piscataway
Perth Amboy
The first church in Metuchen was….
St. Francis
St. Luke’s
First Presbyterian
The Reformed Church
The town’s population greatly increased when _____ was built.
A train station on Main Street
Perth Amboy and Bound Brook Turnpike
Amboy Ave
Middlesex and Essex Turnpike (now Middlesex Ave/Route 27)
This important building was founded in 1870.
Metuchen Library
Metuchen Police Department
Borough Hall
Metuchen Building and Loan
Which service began in Metuchen in 1900?
Telegraph
Trolley
Water supply to fire hydrants
Street lighting system
The Borough of Metuchen was incorporated in ….
1888
1895
1900
1901
Which congressional district is Metuchen located in?
4th
7th
5th
6th
Metuchen has had 2 schools named after this person.
Mildred Moss
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Franklin
Benaja Campbell
How many square miles is Metuchen?
2.31
2.45
2.64
2.85
In a battle of wits, Metuchen beat out ______ for the nickname “The Brainy Borough”
Glen Ridge
Wood Ridge
Summit
Cape May
Which railroad was originally operated here?
B&O
Amtrak
Pennsylvania
Central
When did the Metuchen Pool open?
1961
1967
1972
1978
Jonathan Busch is the ____ mayor of Metuchen.
36th
38th
40th
42nd
A nickname of the overpass on Main Street is…..
The Flood Gates
The Crusher
The Truck Eating Bridge
The Sardine Can
What is the name of the Metuchen High School Yearbook?
The Dawg Pound
The Blue Letter
The Blue Note
The Paw Print
Which famous person did NOT ever live in Metuchen?
David Copperfield
Jim Florio
Robert Hegyes
Jon Bon Jovi
What is the name of the oldest house in Metuchen?
The Ayers-Allen House
The Aldrich House
The Edgar Farmhouse
The Franklin House
What symbol of welcome is on the Welcome to Metuchen signs?
A pineapple
An apple
Tulips
Roses
Which was never a regular Metuchen event?
Tommy’s Pond pumpkin float
First Night
Thanksgiving Day parade
Christmas Parade
Which famous person was seen standing at the crosswalk by Buttery Bake Shop?
George Harrison
Keith Richards
Bruce Springsteen
Paul McCartney
