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Jersey Proud: That that would become New Jersey gifted 357 years ago

It was 357 years ago today that the Duke of York gifted the land that would one day become New Jersey to Lord Berkeley and Sir George Carteret.

News 12 Staff

Jun 25, 2021, 2:39 AM

Updated 1,275 days ago

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It was 357 years ago today that the Duke of York gifted the land that would one day become New Jersey to Lord Berkeley and Sir George Carteret. It was done as a “thank you” for their support during the English Civil War.