My Hometown
JOSEPH WESCOAT
COMM 115
10/28/10
Joseph Wescoat
Galloway Township, NJ
 Part of Atlantic County
 Population is 38,000+ people
 114.8 square miles
 Mayor is Thomas Bassford
 Area Code- 609
 Zip 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)
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Annual Events
 LPGA Tour comes to the Seaview Marriot
 Octoberfest and Mayfest at Historic Smithville
 Galloway Township Carnival
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Near By Attractions
 Atlantic City
 Historic Smithville
 Lucy the Elephant
 A.C and O.C Boardwalks
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What to do in Galloway
 Golfing
 Skateboarding
 Shop in Smithville
 Dirtbike/ATV
 Cornmazes
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Schools
 There are 7 Schoold that cover Pre-K to 8th Grade
 2 high schools
 1 college Campus
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Absegami High School
 Student population of 2,200
 Established in 1972
 Has the longest school day in New Jersey
 Mascot 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
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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
http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/jersey_fresh.htm
Joseph Wescoat
Galloway Township
JOSEPH WESCOAT
COMM 115
10/28/10
Joseph Wescoat