Barnegat Light in Ocean County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Massacre at Long Beach
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 8, 2014
1. Massacre at Long Beach Marker
October 25, 1782, a British vessel ran aground near Barnegat City and was captured by patriot militiamen under Capt. Andrew Steelman. That night, while sleeping on the beach, Steelman and his men were massacred by Tory raiders led by John Bacon.
Erected by The New Jersey Commission on Historic Sites.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1818.
Location. 39° 45.801′ N, 74° 6.395′ W. Marker is in Barnegat Light, New Jersey, in Ocean County. Marker can be reached from Broadway, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in the parking lot of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Barnegat Light NJ 08006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. All Shapes, Sizes and Materials (a few steps from this marker); Maritime Sentinels (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Salty Survivors (within shouting distance of this marker); Maritime Forest Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Lighthouse Keepers of Barnegat Light (within shouting distance of this marker); Vigilant Guardian (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maj. Gen. George Gordon Meade
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 19, 2010
2. Massacre at Long Beach Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 19, 2010
3. Massacre at Long Beach Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 19, 2010
4. Marker at Barnegat Light
The Barnegat Lighthouse can be seen in this photo, behind the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 19, 2010
5. Marker at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Marker is located in the parking lot of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. It can be seen in this photo to the right of the lighthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,559 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 12, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 19, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
