The county gained fame in the 1980s and '90s as a bellwether of state and national politics.

The county gained its independence, from the county of Schwalenberg, in 1194.

At the same time, the southern counties gained 20,000 people.

A court ordered the work stopped after finding that the county had not gained the proper approvals.

The boundaries were adjusted slightly in 1911 and 1931, and at that point the county gained its present outline.

The county gained $35 million in fees and the city received $13 million for lost tax revenue.

During his time at Somerset, the county gained first-class status.

The county has gained more than 400,000 residents since 1990.

The following census showed the county gained some 1,200 new residents, giving it a 1980 population of 13,139.

(The county gained 3,800 government jobs, including 2,500 in local education.)