The Statue, "Soldier At Rest" was dedicated to New Jersey Civil War veterans on June 28, 1875. It was purchased by the New Jersey State Legislature for $10,000.
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The state seashell is the knobbed whelk, busycon carica gmelin, it is found on all beaches and bays of New Jersey.
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The northern termini of the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway are both located in Bergen County.