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JOSEPH WESCOATCOMM 11510/28 /10
My Hometown
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Galloway Township, NJ
Part of Atlantic CountyPopulation is 38,000+ people114.8 square milesMayor is Thomas Bassford Area Code- 609Zip Code-08205
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Galloway_twp_nj_001.png
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History
Galloway Township was incorporated by Royal Charter on April 4, 1774
First inhabitants were Lenni-Lenape Native Americans Galloway was the site of the Battle of Chestnut Neck The Jersey Devil is based out of Leeds Point (A subsection of
Galloway)
http://www.whitesquirrel.com/devi.html http://www.ancestral.com/cultures/north_america/lenni_lenape.html
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Annual Events
LPGA Tour comes to the Seaview MarriotOctoberfest and Mayfest at Historic
SmithvilleGalloway Township Carnival
http://www.golfweek.com/news/2010/sep/20/seaview-resort-acquired-public-college/
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Near By Attractions
Atlantic CityHistoric SmithvilleLucy the ElephantA.C and O.C Boardwalks
http://monopolycity.com/acimages/ac_bw2_560.gif
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/Lucy_the_Elephant.jpg
http://www.camdenscd.org/upload/image/LakeMeoneWatershed.JPG
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What to do in Galloway
GolfingSkateboardingShop in Smithville Dirtbike/ATVCornmazes
http://www.concretedisciples.com/cd_skate/NJ/gallowaytownship/galloway1.jpg
http://josephsahlandson.com/
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/photo.php?fbid=1199407997031&set=t.1265088680&pid=488398&id=1583463349
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Schools
There are 7 Schoold that cover Pre-K to 8th Grade
2 high schools1 college Campus
http://www.ldc-nj.com/images/stockton.jpg
STOCKTON COLLEGE
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Absegami High School
Student population of 2,200Established in 1972Has the longest school day in New JerseyMascot is a Indian Brave
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Famous People From Galloway
Enoch Johnson, Atlantic County political boss and racketeer. Fred Jerkins III, music producer who works with his brother Rodney. Rodney Jerkins, music producer and owner of Darkchild. Ryan Lancaster, American professional basketball player
http://www.jackson.ch/html/lashawn_daniels___fred_jerkins.html http://justjared.buzznet.com/2008/06/30/rodney-jerkins-britney-
spears-darkchild/
Farming
Galloway is Part of Atlantic County, which is part of the Blueberry Capital of the World.
Jersey Fresh Farms can be found all around Galloway, growing produce such as:
• Corn• Tomatoes• Blueberries• Cranberries• Potatoes• Peppers• Squash• Pumpkins
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http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/jersey_fresh.htm
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JOSEPH WESCOATCOMM 11510/28 /10
Galloway Township