Why is New Jeresy named New Jersey?

Answer 1

This nickname seems to have originated at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia on Jersey Day, August 24, 1876. Alfred M. Heston states in his 1926 work, Jersey Waggon Jaunts, that "The Garden State" was used by Abraham Browning, of Camden. "In his address Mr. Browning compared New Jersey to an immense barrel, filled with good things to eat and open at both ends, with Pennsylvanians grabbing from one end and the New Yorkers from the other. He called New Jersey the Garden State, and the name has clung to it ever since."

In later years, the explanation has evolved to reference New Jersey truck farms that provide floral and agricultural produce to cities in the area instead of an "immense barrel." These farms have catered, particularly, to the New York and Philadelphia metropolitan areas. Some support the nickname with stories of the Revolutionary War and the food provided to soldiers by the small farms of New Jersey.

Answer 2

New Jersey got its nickname by all the produce they have. Back in the olden days, New Jersey was famous for its blueberries. New Jersey grew many other produce, such as cranberries. The british came to New Jersey because it reminded them of the life in England.

Answer 3

Camden resident Abraham Browning first used this term to describe New Jersey on August 24, 1876. He was addressing the crowd on New Jersey Day of the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia.
It was originally settled by the Dutch and Swedish, but the British later took it over, and named it the Province of New Jersey. The name came from the largest English channel at that time, the Jersey.

Answer 4

New Jersey is named for the isle of Jersey in the British Channel.

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Answer 5

It was named after Jersey, England. When English immigrants came over to America, they named it New Jersey after their homeland.

Answer 6

That's New Jersey's nickname, the Garden State. Just like how New York is referred to as the Empire State.

Answer 7

fist govenor was from jersey channel is.

Answer 8

i have no clue