It is named after the town of Bridgwater in the English county of Somerset .
Bridgewater was chartered by George II of Great Britain in 1749 , and incorporated on February 21 , 1798 , as one of New Jersey 's 104 original townships .
Bridgewater is named after the town of Bridgwater in the English county of Somerset .
Bridgewater was chartered by George II of Great Britain in 1749 , and incorporated on February 21 , 1798 , as one of New Jersey 's 104 original townships .