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Ah, what a lovely question! New Jersey was named after the beautiful island of Jersey in the English Channel. It was named by Sir George Carteret and Lord Berkeley, who were given the land by King Charles II of England. Just like a happy little tree, the name New Jersey brings a touch of history and charm to this wonderful state.
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Is a jersey named after New Jersey?
No, New Jersey is named after the European Jersey. That's why it's called 'new' jersey.
What state was named after an island in the english channel?
New Jersey was named for the small Channel island of Jersey.
What colony was named after the isle of jersey in the English channel?
New Jersey
Where did the name New Jersey originate?
It was named after Jersey, England. When English immigrants came over to America, they named it New Jersey after their homeland.
New Jersey was named after what?
English brothers who had the last name Jersey owned it in the 1700's. They named it new Jersey after themselves owning it
What colony was named after an island in the English Colony?
New Jersey
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.
Who named New Jersey in Great Britain?
It's not New Jersey, it's just Jersey. 8===>--
Who was the colony of New Jersey named for?
It is not named for a person, it is named for Jersey the largest of the Channel Islands, between England and France.
What state was named after the island in the English channel?
New Jersey was named for the small Channel island of Jersey.
What colony was named after the lsle of jersey in the English channel?
new jersey
What colony was new jeresey named after?
Jersey.
