… ratified the Constitution and became the third state on this date in 1787.
Named after the English Channel Island of Jersey.
Nickname: Garden State.
Capital: Trenton.
Motto: “Liberty and prosperity.”
Total area: 8,721 sq. mi. (47th), including 1,304 sq. mi. inland water.
Population: 8,590,300 (9th) (2002 estimate).
Animal: Horse.
Bird: Eastern goldfinch.
Flower: Violet.
Insect: Honeybee.
Memorial tree: Dogwood.
Tree: Red oak.