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Photo: Quintin Soloviev, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.Think you know the Garden State? Test your knowledge on the history, landmarks, and unique culture of New Jersey!
Garden State Visitor 0–4 · Local Commuter 5–8 · Jersey Proud 9–10
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The nickname is usually credited to Abraham Browning, who called New Jersey 'the Garden State' in a speech in 1876. It reflects the state's long farming history, with famous crops like tomatoes, blueberries and cranberries.
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Trenton has been the capital of New Jersey since 1790 and was even the temporary capital of the United States for a short period in 1784. It was the site of George Washington's famous Revolutionary War victory.
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Located in Margate City, Lucy the Elephant is the oldest surviving roadside tourist attraction in America. Built to attract real estate buyers, she has served as a restaurant, a cottage, and even a unique Airbnb rental.
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Thomas Edison created the world's first industrial research laboratory in Menlo Park, a section of Edison Township. This is where he perfected the incandescent light bulb and invented the phonograph.
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Originally created by John Taylor, this beloved processed meat is called Taylor Ham in North Jersey and Pork Roll in South Jersey. The naming debate is a lighthearted source of regional pride and division across the state.
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The Pine Barrens is a unique, ecologically diverse ecosystem that occupies about 22% of New Jersey's land area. It is famous for its pitch pine forests, acidic sandy soil, and the legendary folklore of the Jersey Devil.
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The Hindenburg disaster at Naval Air Station Lakehurst marked the end of the era of giant passenger airships. Reporter Herbert Morrison recorded a famous eyewitness report on the spot, which was broadcast on the radio the next day.
Photo: Sam Shere, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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The Eastern Goldfinch, also known as the American Goldfinch, was adopted as New Jersey's state bird in 1935. This bright yellow bird is a frequent visitor to backyard feeders and thrives on seeds from wildflowers.
Photo: Rodney Campbell, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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The Knobbed Whelk became New Jersey's state seashell in 1995. This large, spiral shell is native to the state's coastal waters and can grow up to nine inches long, often found washed up on Jersey Shore beaches.
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Bruce Springsteen, The Boss, launched his career performing in the clubs of Asbury Park, naming his debut album Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. in 1973. He was actually born in Long Branch and raised in Freehold.
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