Search our online database to find a loved one, family member, or anyone else who might be interred in our cemetery. This book, authored through the combined efforts of the ocean county historical. From now on, all tourism events as well as our art and history events will be found here. The members on the board of chosen freeholders increased from 3 to 5, a reflection of the rapidly increasing population. 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. 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. Internship southern monmouth county parks lifeguards ocean rescue lifeguards. White pine, norway spruces, hemlock and other unique specimen trees, now mature, were imported by rockefeller from all over the country. A little over a decade later, trains were running from long branch to sea girt and manasquan in monmouth county.
Ocean county, new jersey history, records, facts and genealogy familytree101 ocean county nj genealogy. Along the toms river by ocean county historical society arcadia. Enos pond and the surrounding area have a long and colorful history dating to the colonial period. Welcome to the official facebook page for double trouble state park and the double trouble village state. 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. Park name image location year established size remarks links allaire state park. Area residents were eager for a permanent branch library. Mar 30, 2021 ocean county, new jersey websites edit edit source usgenweb project. History seaside parks borough seal seaside parks coast guard station seaside parks railroad station the seaside park public school books about. 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. Asbury park is one of 86 unique municipalities, towns, cities and communities served by the asbury park press in the monmouth ocean county market. Ocean township, ocean county, new jersey wikipedia.
Submit order form and full payment make checks payable to. Guide to genealogy, history, and courthouse sources including birth records. You can search around 3000 posts using the box below. Most monmouth, ocean county libraries not opening for pickup monday jack mcloone, asbury park press 6152020 a death sentence. Real property lotstracts with owners names are shown in the townvillage insets. Register and submit events ocean county government.
Ocean county park, in, nj, new jersey ocean county. 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. This magnificent facility in lakewood has a rich and fascinating history. Sundays more people show up at the park, but still plenty of room in this 323 acre park for more than social distancing. Ocean county was identified as new jerseys fastest growing county. Cemetery records search online memorials from ocmp. 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. Ocean county park was originally part of financier john d. Ocean county park, in, nj, new jersey ocean county park. Park closes at 5pm enos pond county park opened in the autumn of 1998.
Monmouth county park system about us jobs in the parks. April 2021 borough of seaside park, ocean county, new jersey. Explore issues of the ocean emblem, new jersey courier, ocean. Cattus island park, also known as cattus island is a 530 acres 2 km 2 passive recreational park located in toms river, new jersey. 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. Genealogy and history items from newspapers and other sources related to new jersey, primarily the ocean county area. The commission compiles, publishes, and distributes books about the culture and heritage of ocean. Filled with alot of old pictures and i just love the book, find. Ocean county park in lakewood, new jersey what a respite from the selfisolation endured during this pandemic. If you do not know the exact spelling of the name, enter as much of it as you know. Plan your next visit and familiarize yourself with any of our parks before you even get here. The borough of seaside park, located on the barnegat barrier island in ocean county, new jersey, was first permanently settled in 1874.
Historical maps of new jersey for rul results an rucore service. Ocean county library is a public library system that serves 32 municipalities out of the 33 municipalities of ocean county, new jersey. Township, nj became a member of the six flags family of theme parks and has. The agency also owns and manages 38 historical sites and buildings throughout the state some located within the boundaries of state parkland. 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. In 1973 the communities of seaside heights, seaside park, and lavallette petitioned the ocean county library commission for their own branch facility. Unfortunately, the nonnative trees from the mainland would not grow in the harsh barrier beach sand. The founders, originally from ocean grove, predicted that people would want to move up to larger, more luxurious homes on the jersey. It is located five nautical miles 6 mi, 9 km southwest of the central business district of toms river, new jersey. Must have nj address and drivers license number, cash will be accepted at our boardwalk location between n and o streets only. Seaside park is situated on the barnegat peninsula, a long, narrow barrier peninsula.
Ocean county park lakewood 2021 all you need to know. Mar 11, 2021 meet the people who are changing the face of education and making new and exciting things happen every day. Mjx, formerly n44, also known as the ocean county airport, is a county owned publicuse airport in ocean county, new jersey, united states. 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. History borough of seaside park, ocean county, new jersey. Below youll find a list of publications that will help you plan a safe, enjoyable ocean county adventure. Between 1875 and 1880, the railroad began bringing visitors to the shore communities south of ocean grove and bradley beach. Welcome to the official facebook page for double trouble. This book, authored through the combined efforts of the ocean county historical society. Ocean county, nj history genealogy and history items from newspapers and other sources related to new jersey, primarily the ocean county area. Features restored nineteenthcentury ironworks, allaire village. Toms river, nj 08753 7322706960 cattus island county park is open dawn to dusk. The ocean county historical society research department is supporting a project, a series of booklets entitled families of old dover.
Cattus island is home to the cooper environmental center, an educational center which displays collections of local wildlife including snakes, reptiles and aquatic animals. Charter ocean county, new jersey february 15, 1850. Topographical map of ocean county new jersey, from recent and actual. 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. Generalcontent county map also showing rural buildings with householders names. 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. Borough of seaside park 1701 north ocean avenue, seaside park, nj 08752, usa 7327933700. Borough of seaside park 1701 north ocean avenue, seaside park, nj 08752, usa 732. Enos pond county park in forked river has history dating back to the colonial days. Beach haven on long beach island is not a member municipality. Golf courses, multiuse trails, sports, swimming options and wildlife viewing. Enos pond county park 330 east lacey road, lacey township, nj. Unfortunately, the nonnative trees from the mainland would not. Cattus island is a park of the ocean county department of parks and recreation.
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. The area was called park city, as the settlers wanted to build a sea side park. Bookmobile service existed, but customers of the barrier island wanted more. Enos pond county park opened in the autumn of 1998. The cooper environmental center is closed monday and tuesday the centers first hour is reserved for seniors and vulnerable populations. Ocean county, new jersey ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. How to submit artist registration form using chrome ocean county government.
Ocean county parks and recreation offers a wide variety of outdoor activities in 27 parks and conservation areas. Meanwhile, the new jersey and long branch railroad worked its way southward. Family names of ocean county ocean county historical. Speculators anticipating opportunities for land development followed the tracks down the shore to ocean beach, now known as belmar. The park is located along the westbound side of barnegat boulevard in barnegat township. 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.
Bookprinted material a history of monmouth and ocean counties. April 2021 borough of seaside park, ocean county, new. The 2010 population was the highest recorded in any decennial census. The book is in great condition, and filled with so many interesting facts about the toms river, nj area. Lake shenandoah county park is closed while the ocean county road department repaves the roadways to better serve the public. The first part was structured to chronicle 16141850. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. With over 4000 acres of preserved and well maintained land you can enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing, fishing, ball fields, tennis courts.
In 1882, tracks ran from sandy hook to bay head, where connections were made with the philadelphia and camden line of the pennsylvania railroad. For information on fulltime civil service employment visit. Other collections include africanamerican newspapers, godeys ladys book. Below youll find a list of publications that will help you plan a safe, enjoyable ocean county. Ocean county park a splendid, natural park in lakewood, n. State and national register of historic places recommendations. Whether its summer, winter or somewhere in between, ocean county parks are the perfect place to have fun, unwind and build relationships. Search news coverage from both monmouth and ocean county, new jersey. Seaside park is a borough in ocean county, new jersey, united states. Full text ocean county history in salters 1890 a history of monmouth and ocean. As of the 2010 united states census, the boroughs population was 1,579, reflecting a decline of 684 30. The number of county government departments was 32, with an additional 26 citizen boards and commissions. Enos pond county park east lacey road, forked river, nj. 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.
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