What is New Jersey famous for in USA?

New Jersey is known for many things including its beautiful beaches, busy roads, great food, intense politics, and diverse culture. People born and raised in this prolific state have a lot to be proud of – unique people, gorgeous scenery and exciting sports are just a few of our common attributes.

Why do Americans call NJ jerseys?

The colonial history of New Jersey started after Henry Hudson sailed through Newark Bay in 1609. The land was officially named New Jersey after the Isle of Jersey in the English Channel. Carteret had been governor of the Isle of Jersey.

Why is NJ called the Garden State?

Origins of the Nickname Abraham Browning of Camden is given credit for giving New Jersey the nickname the Garden State. Browning said that our Garden State is an immense barrel, filled with good things to eat and open at both ends, with Pennsylvanians grabbing from one end and New Yorkers from the other.

What is the racial makeup of New Jersey?

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Jerseywas: White: 67.78\% Black or African American: 13.46\% Asian: 9.46\%

Did you know these fun facts about New Jersey?

So, you know, “thanks” New Jersey for producing such mediocre talent. And did you know that silly things like electricity and recorded sound were invented in Thomas Edison’s New Jersey laboratory and that George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware and victory in Trenton, NJ was the first major victory and a turning point in the war.

Is New Jersey really that bad?

Way before MTV’s Jersey Shore burned New Jersey’s reputation into our brains, we were well aware of how terrible the state really is. Trust us, aside from the dreamy beaches, delightful waterfalls (yes, there are waterfalls) and stunning hikes, Jersey is no sight to behold.

Is New Jersey the only state in America with a negative opinion?

Apparently, “New Jersey is the only state in the country which people tend to have a negative opinion of” to which I would say, “Nice going ‘Jersey Shore’ cast for depicting us as morons even though half your cast wasn’t from New Jersey.” But, hey, Jersey tomato – tomatoe.

Is New Jersey the least liked state in America?

A day or two after our arrival, a recent poll by YouGov came out, identifying New Jersey as “the least liked state in America.” Well, didn’t that just take the wind out of my glad-to-be-home-in-NJ sails.