Descriptionmaster sites map of ocean county, new jersey showing sites for. Guide to genealogy, history, and courthouse sources including birth records. Opened in 1968 as the ocean county air park, the airport is named after ocean. Several zip codes are listed as the wealthiest in the nation and monmouth is in the top ten for wealthiest counties in the nation for populations of 250,000 or higher. This twoday event draws exhibitors and visitors from the entire eastern seaboard and beyond and has been named as one of the top 100 events in north america. Golf courses, multiuse trails, sports, swimming options and wildlife viewing. Must have nj address and drivers license number, cash will be accepted at our boardwalk location between n and o streets only. Apr 11, 2021 ocean county historical society telling the stories of ocean county where the unique history of ocean county is told for over 70 years, the society has been collecting, preserving, and interpreting stories, artifacts and archival resources that celebrate ocean countys distinct heritage. The first part was structured to chronicle 16141850. Ocean county park a splendid, natural park in lakewood, n. Ocean county park in lakewood, new jersey what a respite from the selfisolation endured during this pandemic.
Below youll find a list of publications that will help you plan a safe, enjoyable ocean county. State and national register of historic places recommendations. Lake shenandoah county park is closed while the ocean county road department repaves the roadways to better serve the public. Register and submit events ocean county government. The 2010 population was the highest recorded in any decennial census. Other collections include africanamerican newspapers, godeys ladys book. Ocean county, nj history genealogy and history items from newspapers and other sources related to new jersey, primarily the ocean county area. Ocean county park, in, nj, new jersey ocean county park.
Speculators anticipating opportunities for land development followed the tracks down the shore to ocean beach, now known as belmar. Ocean county, new jersey history, records, facts and genealogy familytree101 ocean county nj genealogy. Passive recreation only tennis courts will be open singles only and basketball courts remain closed community center office is closed. Every organization receiving grant funds is expected to encourage and develop the participation of a broad cross section of citizens, including, but not limited to, diverse ethnic populations, individuals with disabilities, older adults, and women. Bookmobile service existed, but customers of the barrier island wanted more.
The book is in great condition, and filled with so many interesting facts about the toms river, nj area. Welcome to the official facebook page for double trouble. The cooper environmental center is closed monday and tuesday the centers first hour is reserved for seniors and vulnerable populations. Apr 01, 2021 ocean county has administered more than 253,242 doses of the covid19 vaccine, as of tuesday, according to data from the new jersey department of health. Topographical map of ocean county new jersey, from recent and actual.
Seaside heights seaside park ship bottom south toms river surf city tuckerton. Ocean county library is a public library system that serves 32 municipalities out of the 33 municipalities of ocean county, new jersey. Enos pond county park east lacey road, forked river, nj. Whether its summer, winter or somewhere in between, ocean county parks are the perfect place to have fun, unwind and build relationships. Mjx, formerly n44, also known as the ocean county airport, is a county owned publicuse airport in ocean county, new jersey, united states.
Unfortunately, the nonnative trees from the mainland would not. April 2021 borough of seaside park, ocean county, new jersey. The number of county government departments was 32, with an additional 26 citizen boards and commissions. Park name image location year established size remarks links allaire state park. Township, nj became a member of the six flags family of theme parks and has. Asbury park press 1905 2011 historical digitized newspaper by proquest. This book, authored through the combined efforts of the ocean county historical. White pine, norway spruces, hemlock and other unique specimen trees, now mature, were imported by rockefeller from all over the country.
Charter ocean county, new jersey february 15, 1850. For information on fulltime civil service employment visit. Enos pond county park 330 east lacey road, lacey township, nj. The agency also owns and manages 38 historical sites and buildings throughout the state some located within the boundaries of state parkland. Real property lotstracts with owners names are shown in the townvillage insets. Seaside park is situated on the barnegat peninsula, a long, narrow barrier peninsula.
History seaside parks borough seal seaside parks coast guard station seaside parks railroad station the seaside park public school books about. Bookprinted material a history of monmouth and ocean counties. Enos pond county park in forked river has history dating back to the colonial days. The ocean county historical society research department is supporting a project, a series of booklets entitled families of old dover. Ocean county cultural and heritage commission is the primary leader and catalyst for the promotion of public interest in the arts and the preservation of cultural and heritage in ocean county. Features restored nineteenthcentury ironworks, allaire village. Cemetery records search online memorials from ocmp. Below youll find a list of publications that will help you plan a safe, enjoyable ocean county adventure. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Explore issues of the ocean emblem, new jersey courier, ocean. Full text ocean county history in salters 1890 a history of monmouth and ocean.
Historical maps of new jersey for rul results an rucore service. The members on the board of chosen freeholders increased from 3 to 5, a reflection of the rapidly increasing population. Ocean county parks and recreation offers a wide variety of outdoor activities in 27 parks and conservation areas. The observation decks overlook enos pond, which was used as a source of ice for a hotel once on the site and now is a perfect vantage point for viewing some of the ponds residents and visitors. Sundays more people show up at the park, but still plenty of room in this 323 acre park for more than social distancing. If you do not know the exact spelling of the name, enter as much of it as you know. Area residents were eager for a permanent branch library. Ocean county, new jersey ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page.
Mar 11, 2021 meet the people who are changing the face of education and making new and exciting things happen every day. Toms river, nj 08753 7322706960 cattus island county park is open dawn to dusk. This book, authored through the combined efforts of the ocean county historical society. The new jersey division of parks and forestry manages a public park system which consists of over 50 protected areas designated as state parks, state forests, recreation areas, and other properties within the state of new jersey in the united states. Monmouth county reg health 1540 w park ave, ocean, nj 07712 american red cross 1540 w park ave, ocean, nj 07712 ocean county fair 1623 whitesville rd, toms river, nj 08755 ocean county memorial park 280 wells mill rd, waretown, nj 08758 ocean county awning co 508 main st. Park closes at 5pm enos pond county park opened in the autumn of 1998. Genealogy and history items from newspapers and other sources related to new jersey, primarily the ocean county area. A starting point for those beginning to trace their ancestry, each booklet focuses on a specific family name and contains information compiled from census, marriage, death, cemetery and funeral records. Ocean county was identified as new jerseys fastest growing county. Enos pond and the surrounding area have a long and colorful history dating to the colonial period. Ocean township, ocean county, new jersey wikipedia. Ocean county jail fire the history of the ocean county jail is long and varied, its problems often involving issues such as the structure being unsafe or rife with poor health conditions, but a fire that took place on august 23, 1959 brought to light many problems that some had predicted not long before.
A little over a decade later, trains were running from long branch to sea girt and manasquan in monmouth county. With over 4000 acres of preserved and well maintained land you can enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing, fishing, ball fields, tennis courts. Employees, students, and the community are able to easily search for individuals by department or name last or first for access to titles, phone extensions, emails and office location. Cattus island park, also known as cattus island is a 530 acres 2 km 2 passive recreational park located in toms river, new jersey. This book, authored through the combined efforts of the ocean county historical society, tuckerton, eagleswood, and stafford historical societies, the bass river community library, and the barnegat bay decoy and baymens museum, is full of photos and narratives of downshore life. As of the 2010 united states census, the boroughs population was 1,579, reflecting a decline of 684 30. Unfortunately, the nonnative trees from the mainland would not grow in the harsh barrier beach sand. Mar 30, 2021 ocean county, new jersey websites edit edit source usgenweb project. In 1973 the communities of seaside heights, seaside park, and lavallette petitioned the ocean county library commission for their own branch facility. From now on, all tourism events as well as our art and history events will be found here.
Monmouth county park system about us jobs in the parks. Meanwhile, the new jersey and long branch railroad worked its way southward. The borough of seaside park, located on the barnegat barrier island in ocean county, new jersey, was first permanently settled in 1874. This magnificent facility in lakewood has a rich and fascinating history. History borough of seaside park, ocean county, new jersey. Discover more about ocean county browse our online bookstore for historical maps, audiovisual media, and books, such as shore chronicles and place names of ocean county just two of the many fascinating stories about ocean county. Between 1875 and 1880, the railroad began bringing visitors to the shore communities south of ocean grove and bradley beach. The commission compiles, publishes, and distributes books about the culture and heritage of ocean. Tip seaman county park, located on the shores of lake pohatcong, is probably bestknown as the site of the ocean county decoy and gunning show. Family names of ocean county ocean county historical.
Ocean county park lakewood 2021 all you need to know. Plan your next visit and familiarize yourself with any of our parks before you even get here. It is located five nautical miles 6 mi, 9 km southwest of the central business district of toms river, new jersey. Most monmouth, ocean county libraries not opening for pickup monday jack mcloone, asbury park press 6152020 a death sentence. Enos pond county park opened in the autumn of 1998. Cattus island is a park of the ocean county department of parks and recreation. Internship southern monmouth county parks lifeguards ocean rescue lifeguards. Along the toms river by ocean county historical society arcadia. Beach haven on long beach island is not a member municipality. You can search around 3000 posts using the box below. Borough of seaside park 1701 north ocean avenue, seaside park, nj 08752, usa 732. With over 4000 acres of preserved and well maintained land you can enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing, fishing, ball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds and so much more. Originally a luxury resort geared towards fishing for the rich and famous, the ocean county board of chosen freeholders bought this land and developed it into a recreational area which focuses on the famed enos pond. In 1882, tracks ran from sandy hook to bay head, where connections were made with the philadelphia and camden line of the pennsylvania railroad.
Ocean county park, in, nj, new jersey ocean county. April 2021 borough of seaside park, ocean county, new. Filled with alot of old pictures and i just love the book, find. Search news coverage from both monmouth and ocean county, new jersey. Generalcontent county map also showing rural buildings with householders names. Asbury park is one of 86 unique municipalities, towns, cities and communities served by the asbury park press in the monmouth ocean county market. Borough of seaside park 1701 north ocean avenue, seaside park, nj 08752, usa 7327933700. The founders, originally from ocean grove, predicted that people would want to move up to larger, more luxurious homes on the jersey. The old tuckerton railroad, famed in ocean county history and known all over the united states as the smallest railroad company in the country, officially ended its existence wednesday when the interstate commerce commission in washington, d. Families of old dover booklets ocean county historical. Ocean county park was originally part of financier john d.
Submit order form and full payment make checks payable to. Cattus island is home to the cooper environmental center, an educational center which displays collections of local wildlife including snakes, reptiles and aquatic animals. Welcome to the official facebook page for double trouble state park and the double trouble village state. Seaside park is a borough in ocean county, new jersey, united states. The park is located along the westbound side of barnegat boulevard in barnegat township. The area was called park city, as the settlers wanted to build a sea side park. How to submit artist registration form using chrome ocean county government. Search our online database to find a loved one, family member, or anyone else who might be interred in our cemetery.
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