Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Toms River Block House

By Bill Coughlin, September 7, 2019

1. Toms River Block House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The original fort which stood on the hill on Robins Street, was attacked by invading British forces on March 24, 1782. Both the fort and the entire Village of Toms River were destroyed by fire.

Location. 39° 57.065′ N, 74° 11.864′ W. Marker is in Toms River, New Jersey, in Ocean County. Marker is on East Water Street. Marker is located in 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. Captain Joshua Huddy (a few steps from this marker); Toms River Township’s First Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Huddy’s Hanging Stalls Peace Talks (within shouting distance of this marker); Toms River Blockhouse Fight (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Captain Joshua Huddy (within shouting distance of this marker); The British Attack Toms River (within shouting distance of this marker); Anchor from the Aircraft Carrier USS Randolph CV-15

By Bill Coughlin, September 7, 2019

2. Toms River Block House Marker

(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Toms River Block House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toms River.

Categories. • War, US Revolutionary •

By Bill Coughlin, September 7, 2019

3. Toms River Block House Marker

By Bill Coughlin, September 7, 2019

4. Toms River Block House Marker

Marker in Huddy Park image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, September 7, 2019

5. Marker in Huddy Park

By Bill Coughlin, September 7, 2019

6. Huddy Park

The marker and the replica blockhouse are located in Huddy Park.

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Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2019. This page originally submitted on September 8, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 8, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.