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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

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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

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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/

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Schools

There are 7 Schoold that cover Pre-K to 8th Grade

2 high schools1 college Campus

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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