State and national register of historic places recommendations. Terrain woods and swampsurface dirt and boardwalktrailheads 395314. In accordance with new jerseys recently amended smoke free air act, all monmouth county parks are now tobacco free. Central ocean business association meet the mayors night with carmen amato.
Unfortunately, the nonnative trees from the mainland would not grow in the harsh barrier beach sand. Other collections include africanamerican newspapers, godeys ladys book. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in americas history. Seaside park was a section of dover township until the creation of berkeley. The ocean county sheriffs house was the official residence of the sheriff and his family from the 1850s to the 1920s. Tennis courts, open play fields, beach volleyball and even a driving range, all free of charge.
Dec 30, 2018 webbs mill bog greenwood wildlife management area lacey township, ocean county, njdistance 0. Situated just five miles southwest of the county seat, toms river township, the airport provides quick access to the jersey shore. She is the first woman in 40 years to lead ocean county government. Strickler research center, a contemporary addition to the house, is an extensive repository for a library of books, maps, and historical and genealogical records that provide students, researchers, genealogists, and history enthusiasts with the essential resources necessary for telling the stories of ocean county. Providing a lifetime of opportunities for people with disabilities. Ocean county department of planning ocean county government. The parks will open up for recreation as will the golf courses in ocean county. Ocean county 1938 maps of towns on back of county map. W directions take route 72, turning onto route 539 north. The commission compiles, publishes, and distributes books about the culture. This includes newly indexed east jersey survey books l 16751688 and o 16701716, and liber ii 16701727.
The new jersey state council on the arts and the new jersey historical commission. In addition to regular planning board responsibilities, the department is involved in a broad range of planning programs including community and economic development, long range and strategic planning, open space preservation, environmental programs, transportation. Ocean county library toms river 2020 all you need to. A listing of all the parks in ocean county, nj with maps, driving directions, and a local area search function. Box 045 trenton, nj 086250045 tel 609 2926767 fax 609 6337366. Tax board list search ocean county board of taxation. Jan 30, 2017 ocean county sheriffs house to be demolished. You can either order online, download our book order form and mail your order. Records and forms office of the ocean county clerk. This fascinating new history of ocean city, new jersey, showcases more than two hundred of the best vintage postcards available. The locations of national register properties and districts at least for all showing latitude and longitude coordinates below may be seen in an online map by clicking on map of all coordinates. Federal population schedules are available for 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Real property lotstracts with owners names are shown in the townvillage insets.
Find historical sites in ocean county, nj on yellowbook. Webbs mill bog greenwood wildlife management area lacey township, ocean county, njdistance 0. World war ii, major development began in the north end of mantoloking. History borough of mantoloking ocean county new jersey. Seven presidents oceanfront park 221 ocean avenue north, long branch, nj 7322297025 park rangers 7322290924 seasonal pavilion office the skateplex is closed. White pine, hemlock and other unique specim trees, now mature, were imported by rockefeller from all over the country. Place names of ocean county, new jersey 16091849 zinkin, vivian on. Welcome to the ocean county board of taxations internet information system. 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 county s distinct heritage. Search news coverage from both monmouth and ocean county, new jersey. Early land records, 16501900s new jersey land records. The will requires that this announcement shall be made in every book added to the library under its provision.
Since 1990, ocean county has been one of new jerseys fastestgrowing counties. The ocean county department of planning serves as staff to the ocean county planning board. Direct care aidegroup home millstone township, nj millstone, nj. The 10acre monmouth cove marina was purchased by monmouth county in 1990 to help satisfy the increasing demand for boating facilities. Best teachers teach from the heart not from the book.
Parks and facilities, township of ocean, ocean county, new. The story of health care in ocean county, new jersey. As of the 2018 census estimate, the county s population was 601,651, a 4. The members on the board of chosen freeholders increased from 3 to 5, a reflection of the rapidly increasing population.
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 ocean county compendium of history added new photos to the album. Terrain pinelands and swamp surface dirt trailheads 394618. Northern ocean county resource center 225 4th street lakewood, nj, 08701 phone. Jakes branch county park, beachwood ocean county park in lakewood lake shenandoah in lakewood patriots county park, jackson township freedom fields, little egg harbor township barnegat branch trail, barnegat township to toms river all natural lands trust properties the parks will be open 6am to 7pm. This site will be posting those stories on a continuing basis, and will serve as the compendium for all things ocean county. Seaside park is a borough in ocean county, new jersey, united states. The tracks were removed in 1949 and the railroad land was returned to the. The late and muchadmired monmouth county historian used his 1991 book to tell the noble story of the original people of our shore area in an educational and entertaining manner. Salters history of monmouth and ocean counties new jersey, embracing a genealogical record of earliest settlers in monmouth and ocean counties and their descendants edwin salter heritage books, 1997 monmouth county n. Which ocean county restaurants have closed, remain open sarah griesemer, asbury park press published 6. Jan 17, 2017 lochiel creek county park barnegat, ocean county, nj distance 2. Kelly was sworn to a new threeyear term on the ocean county board of chosen freeholders during the 2020 organization meeting. Township, nj became a member of the six flags family of theme parks and has.
This park is undeveloped with limited facilities but a great, quiet escape. Ocean county cultural and heritage commission, 1981. Take a step back in time to discover the vibrant history and legacy of the people and culture of ocean county, new jersey. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. Its still unclear what exactly doomed the massive hindenburg, which. This database currently indexes over 64,436 land records held by the new jersey state archives, containing over 284,450 name entries. This is intended to be a complete list of properties and districts listed on the national register of historic places in ocean county, new jersey. National register of historic places listings in ocean county. History of monmouth county, new jersey, 1885 familysearch catalog fiche 6046349 familysearch catalog book 974. Full text ocean county history in salters 1890 a history of monmouth and ocean counties included in county history collection.
Ocean county was identified as new jerseys fastest growing county. Ocean county parks and recreation offers a wide variety of outdoor activities in 27 parks and conservation areas. Strickler research center, a reference library and archives that is devoted to preserving the history of ocean county. Asbury park press 1905 2011 historical digitized newspaper by proquest. Welcome to the ocean county compendium of history occh. Unfortunately, the nonnative trees from the mainland would not. Vicari an experienced and staunch advocate for consumers, seniors, education, tourism, and the local business community, will serve as the 2020 director of the ocean county board of chosen freeholders.
Haines serves as the 2019 director of the ocean county board of chosen freeholders. 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. Directories are alphabetized by the primary citytown, which is noted in bold text below. This magnificent facility in lakewood has a rich and fascinating history. Township of ocean 1849 1949 1949 by township of ocean. Lochiel creek county park barnegat, nj south jersey trails. Ocean county park was originally part of financier john d.
Freeholder haines serves as chairwoman of parks and recreation, natural lands and the department of information technology. The ocean county library will temporarily close to support the proactive measures being taken by the state of new jersey department of law and public safety division of new jersey state police of emergency management administrative order no. Ocean county is a county located along the jersey shore in the central portion of the u. Visit this 169acre park if you like hiking, birding, butterfly searching or simply wish to enjoy nature and the quiet outdoors. The area was called park city, as the settlers wanted to build a sea side park. He township of ocean is a part of that land which, in sept. It references many of new jerseys earliest extant deeds and surveys found in over 120 record books. History of the township of ocean, ocean county, new jersey. Generalcontent county map also showing rural buildings with householders names. Secondary cities, towns, and localities are also included.
Contains such miscellany as a list of persons who contributed to the purchase of monmouth from the indians, mostly men from rhode island and long island. The book of the boardwalk and the atlantic city story. We take great pride in our parks and in them you will find recreation and relaxation for all ages. Meet the people who are changing the face of education and making new and exciting things happen every day. Monmouth county park system parks monmouth cove marina. Other collections include africanamerican newspapers, godeys ladys book, wwi american military camp newspapers includes camp dix, womens suffrage collection and the pennsylvania gazette 17281800. As of the 2018 census estimate, the countys population was 601,651. The ocean county board of taxation is one of the more advanced assessment systems in the state of new jersey. Ocean city white pages phone books in new jersey nj. An update, ocean park, maine, 1981 2006 by douglas keene, is available for sale in the jakeman hall administration building, as is the 125th anniversary commemorative book by frank. From the shocking lindbergh baby kidnapping, to the infamous murder of maria marshall, new jersey was the scene of some of the nations most. A brief history of ocean city, new jersey known first as pecks beach, a sevenmile stretch of sand dunes, meadows, and cedar swamps was probably named for john peck, a whaler who used the island as a staging spot for his whaling operation. An open door to the history of coastal monmouth county.
The commission compiles, publishes, and distributes books about the culture and heritage of ocean. Ocean county surrogates court 179 south main street, manahawkin, nj 08050. Images in this collection date between 1879 and 1950. Parks and facilities, township of ocean, ocean county, new jersey. History of ocean township in 1609, henry hudson, an englishman employed by the dutch to start colonizing america, anchored in what is now known as barnegat inlet. Appears in 27 books from 18411999 page 78 masonic order, and is also a member of the ancient arabic order nobles of the mystic shrine. Seaside park is situated on the barnegat peninsula, a long, narrow barrier peninsula.
Freeholder haines serves as chairwoman of parks and recreation, natural lands and the department of. The ocean county board of chosen freeholders established the second oldest commission in new jersey on october 16, 1968 and the commission organized on january 9, 1969. Resorts and recreation bibliography national park service. June 27, 2017 the central ocean business association coba and the lacey chamber of commerce held a meet the mayors night at the kearny bank in bayville, nj on june 27, 2017. Board of chosen freeholders freeholder director joseph h. From the shocking lindbergh baby kidnapping, to the infamous murder of maria marshall, new. As of the 2010 united states census, the boroughs population was 1,579, reflecting a decline of 684 30. The former ammunition proving grounds in manchester and jackson townships was acquired by u.
Ocean county surrogates court 48 schoolhouse road, whiting, nj 08759 phone. Webbs mill bog lacey township, nj south jersey trails. After the reign has performed all over the country with many wellknown artists, including. Ocean county 1953 maps of towns on back of county map. There are many types of census records for ocean county guide you in researching your family tree. The borough of seaside park, located on the barnegat barrier island in ocean county, new jersey, was first permanently settled in 1874. Charter ocean county, new jersey february 15, 1850. Here you will find the history of ocean county, new jersey as told through stories and photographs shared by those who have lived here both past and present. Monmouth cove marina is part of bayshore waterfront park which offers recreational opportunities in the bayshore.
Canals and railroads in old new jersey taken from woodward, e. Convenient to new york city and just ten minutes to sandy hook. According to a log of the half moon, his ship, was the remark this is a good land to fall in with, and a pleasant land to see. This site is one of the more advanced assessment systems in the state of new jersey.
The documents will be processed on the next regular business day. The ocean county library even those who apparently dont know how to read like the gentleman pictured visit the library. Ocean county board of taxation is pleased to share our new and improved website. Patty orourke, 2nd and 3rd qtrstj prusakowski, 4th qtr. Our holdings include resources for historical research as well as information on over 200 ocean county families.
Schroth school sharks clobber monmouth university hawks. These are the facts, according to the book, monmouth our indian heritage, researched and written by george h. One of the standard historical and genealogical works on monmouth and ocean counties. History borough of seaside park, ocean county, new jersey. Salters history of monmouth and ocean counties new jersey. Ocean county to reopen county parks, towns start doing the same.
Despite the prominent place of the speech in the history and popular culture of the united states, its exact wording is disputed. Please note that if you have a question about the use of or scheduling an event in one of the parks, you should contact the clerks office and if you have a parks maintenance comment or question. On behalf of the ocean county tax board, we invite you to utilize our internet information services. What ocean county, nj census records are available. All realestate ownershiptransfer documents can be placed in a sealed envelope and inserted in the box 7days a week, 24hours a day. Ocean county was the only county in new jersey to support a referendum to amend the state constitution extending suffrage to women.
The changing landscape of ocean county, new jersey. A docdrop box is located in front of the ocean county courthouse, curbside, washington street. History buffs who want to delve more deeply into ocean parks past are encouraged to read centennial history of ocean park, maine, 18811981 by adelbert m. The ocean county golf course at atlantis, in little egg harbor township. Ocean county superior court ocean county justice complex 120 hooper avenue, toms river, nj 08753 phone. Ocean county airport is a public general aviation airport located in the heart of the new jersey pinelands.
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