The State of New Jersey, commonly known as New Jersey, was a state of the United States of America between 1776 until 1788, and a former nation between 1788 until 1792. Once a Dutch colony, New Jersey was split off from New York in 1664. Between 1674 until 1702, New Jersey was divided into two provinces, with intentions of the new Province of West Jersey to become another Quaker colony (as was neighboring Pennsylvania).