One of the original 13 colonies, New Jersey was an important battleground during the American Revolution. New Jersey is located in the heart of the bustling Atlantic corridor, nestled between New York and Pennsylvania, and it has the highest population density of any state.
New Jersey was named for the island of Jersey on the English Channel. Its long and beautiful coastline has long made the state a popular vacation destination, with over 50 seaside resort towns including Asbury Park, Atlantic City and Cape May. The state also boasts an impressive musical legacy–Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and Frank Sinatra all hail from New Jersey. It is known as an industrial center, but earns its “Garden State” nickname as a leading producer of cranberries, blueberries and tomatoes.
New Jersey – Colonel History, Industrialization & Organized Crime – HISTORY