GALLOWAY, NEW JERSEY Matt Dickson Comm. 115 Due: 11/22/11

HISTORY Date Founded: April 4, 1774 by a Royal Patent of King George III of England Officially declared into New Jersey Legislature in 1798

The Jersey Devil The story of The Jersey Devil is said to be believed that it existed in the Pine Barrens, some parts being in Galloway Township itself. The Jersey Devil is a legendary creature that is believed to be alive in the early 1900’s where there was told to be sightings of the creature. This creature is even depicted by the hockey team the New Jersey Devils.

PLACES TO VISIT The Smithville Village is a part of Galloway Township that offers an old fashioned way of shopping, dining and is a great way to spend the afternoon walking throughout the village and shops alike.

Golf Seaview Marriot Hotel and Golf Course The Seaview Marriot offers 36 holes of beautifully groomed and maintained golf courses in all of south jersey. Galloway National Galloway National Country Club is a pristine country club rated one of the best in the country and offers one of the best golfing experiences.

Wildlife The Forsythe Wildlife Refuge is a great place to go for a walk to experience the element of marine and coastal life at its finest. This wildlife refuge is home to many different animals that shape the coast of New Jersey’s animal life. This refuge is located in Oceanville, part of Galloway Township and hosts up to 250,000 people each year

Stockton College Stockton College established in 1971 is celebrating its 40 th year as a college institution. The institution is made up of 8100 active students and is continuing to grow. Stockton hopes to soon be a university and has a big impact on the town of Galloway giving it is located in the town.

GALLOWAY PARKS On a nice day in Galloway it is great to spend some of the day at the park whether is it the skate park or patriot lake, you can have a great time soaking up the sun and enjoying the comfortable weather Galloway has to offer.

Galloway PAL Galloway’s Police Athletic League is a great way to play sports for kids growing up. There is Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse, and Football too. These sports are played on fields that the township has throughout the whole town as well so you won’t have to drive far to play a game.

Thanks for reading a little bit of what Galloway Township has to offer