New Jersey – New Jersey's capital is Trenton

(Pronounced new-jur-zee and tren-tuhn)

To remember the capital of the US state New Jersey, use the following mnemonic:

The new jersey (New Jersey) could set a trend and tone (Trenton) for fashion.

Interesting facts about Trenton:

- A Capital of Crossroads: During the American Revolutionary War, the city served as the stage for the pivotal Battle of Trenton in 1776, where George Washington’s surprise crossing of the Delaware River turned the tide of the war.

- A Bridge with a Famous Slogan: The historic Lower Trenton Bridge features a large neon sign on its side that proudly declares “Trenton Makes, The World Takes,” a nod to its past as a booming global manufacturing powerhouse.

- A Pottery Empire: In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the city grew into one of the world’s premier centers for the production of fine ceramics and pottery, heavily supplying both everyday household goods and intricate architectural tiles.