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Glassboro, New Jersey
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In 1967, Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) was the site of the Glassboro Summit Conference, where U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin met to discuss Cold War tensions.
Glassboro was named for its glass manufacturing industry, which began in the late 18th century and played a significant role in the town's development.
Rowan University, originally Glassboro Normal School, was founded in 1923 to train teachers and has since grown into a comprehensive public research university.
During the Revolutionary War, Glassboro was a strategic location for the production of glassware needed by the Continental Army.
The town hosts the annual Glassboro Arts Festival, showcasing local artists and performers, and fostering a strong community appreciation for the arts.
