Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Toms River Blockhouse Fight
1776 - 1783
— The Joshua Huddy Affair, March 24, 1782 —
commemorate Ocean County’s role in the American
Revolution on its 225th anniversary, 2001-2008.
Erected by The Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 39° 57.086′ N, 74° 11.866′ W. Marker is in Toms River, New Jersey, in Ocean County. Marker is on East Water Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located at Huddy Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 East Water Street, Toms River NJ 08753, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Toms River Township’s First Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Toms River Block House (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Joshua Huddy (within shouting distance of this marker); Huddy’s Hanging Stalls Peace Talks (within shouting distance of this marker); The British Attack Toms River (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Captain Joshua Huddy (within shouting distance of this marker); Anchor from the Aircraft Carrier USS Randolph CV-15 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Toms River Block House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toms River.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 8, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.