Amazing! Historic Firsts From Right Here In New Jersey 

A Look At Amazing Historic Events Here In New Jersey

If you have read my articles over the years then you know I am a big history buff and I especially love history that has roots right here in the Garden State. So when I came across a recent article from "Only In Your State" about historic "firsts" here in New Jersey I wanted to share them with you.

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I'm very proud of our state and love to share these types of stories with you. I don't agree with the late-night talk show hacks who for some reason always love to talk garbage on Jersey, but this is a very diverse and beautiful state and because we were one of the first states in America we have a deep history to share.

According to Only In Your State, we have significant "firsts" in American history right here in New Jersey. I selected 5 of the 10 to share:

Let there be light! The worlds first light bulb was made by Thomas Alva Edison in Menlo Park in 1879. "The first town to be lighted by electricity was Roselle in 1883."

"The first condensed soup in America was cooked and canned by Campbell's in Camden County in 1897, resulting in one of the most iconic of all New Jersey inventions." Campbell's chicken noodle soup is still one of my lunch favorites or remedies for the common cold!

"The first professional basketball game was played in Trenton in 1896. The Trenton YMCA defeated the Brooklyn YMCA 15-1. Admission was charged, and players were paid, making it the first professional game in the sport." Wish we still had our own team (New Jersey Nets) here in the Garden State :(

"The first copper mine in America was opened here. The mine was built by Dutch settlers in the Kittatinny Mountains circa 1640." I Would have liked to have had stock in this production.

"The first submarine was built in 1878 by John Holland of Passaic County."

These are 5 of the 10 big historic New Jersey "firsts" that you will find in the article.