Ocean City in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Ocean City Historic District
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 16, 2022
1. The Ocean City Historic District Marker
The District, bounded by 3rd and 8th Streets and Central to Ocean Avenues, has been placed on both the State and National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
On October 20, 1879, Simon Lake, Ezra B. Lake, S. Wesley Lake, James E. Lake, William H. Burrell and William B. Wood, met to dedicate this island as a Christian seaside resort and to incorporate the Ocean City Association. By October 1880, a total of forty-eight buildings had been constructed around a prayer meeting area bounded by 5th and 6th Streets and Wesley and Asbury Avenues.
Many more structures were erected during the 1880's and 1890's that reflected the Victorian architecture popular during the era. Many of these buildings still stand and make up our historic district.
Erected by City of Ocean City, New Jersey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is October 20, 1879.
Location. 39° 16.668′ N, 74° 34.472′ W. Marker is in Ocean City, New Jersey, in Cape May County. Marker is at the intersection of Wesley Avenue and East 9th
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shriver's Salt Water Taffy & Fudge (approx. ¼ mile away); Shriver's (approx. ¼ mile away); Welcome To Plaza Place (approx. ¼ mile away); In Memory of Joseph Caserta, William Cruice and James 'J.R.' Robinson (approx. 0.3 miles away); Welcome to Plaza Place (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ocean City Tabernacle (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Ocean City Tabernacle (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ocean City War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocean City.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 16, 2022
2. The Ocean City Historic District Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
