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When English settlers came to New Jersey it reminded them of an island of the coast of England called jersey so they named the land "New" Jersey.
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What continent is Jersey on?
Jersey is one of the Channel Islands and considered a part of Europe.
What is South Jersey Industries's population?
The population of South Jersey Industries is 650.
What is the capital of New Jersey the state known as the garden state?
The capital of New Jersey, also known as the Garden State, is Trenton.
What are States named after countries?
New Hampshire - Hampshire England New York - York England New Jersey - Jersey England
How many miles is it from the eastern border to the western border in New Jersey?
It is about 70 miles from the eastern to western border of New Jersey.
Why did you New Jersey as a name?
New Jersey
Where did New Jersey Get its name?
from the channel isle of jersey
What is the birth name of Jersey James?
Jersey James's birth name is Danielle Pavolick.
What is the birth name of Jersey Cummings?
Jersey Cummings's birth name is Melissa Walden.
What is the name of jersey in french?
the Isle of Jersey = l'île de Jersey the jersey fabric = du jersey, du tissu jersey
What is the scientific name for jersey cattle?
Bos (primigenius) taurus is the scientific name for Jersey cattle.
What was the name of New Jersey's first newspaper?
The New Jersey Gazette.
Fhere did New Jersey get it name from?
It came from the Isle of Jersey in England.
How did New Jersey get it name and who was the person?
Jersey is a British island. When they came here they named it New Jersey.
Does New Jersey have a French name?
New Jersey is named for the Isle of Jersey in the English Channel near Normandy France. Jersey is not French but is believed to have a Viking origin but its name meaning is lost to history.
What is the birth name of Jersey Joe Walcott?
Jersey Joe Walcott's birth name is Cream, Arnold Raymond.
What is your Jersey Shore name if your name is kati?
Kati
