Ocean City in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Ocean City Historic District
Photographed By Don Morfe, January 19, 2016
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 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.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is October 20, 1879.
Location. 39° 17.017′ N, 74° 33.946′ W. Marker is in Ocean City, New Jersey, in Cape May County. Marker is at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and E. 3rd Street on Ocean Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 3rd St, Ocean City NJ 08226, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Ocean City Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S. Life-Saving Station 30
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Photographed By Don Morfe, January 19, 2016
2. The Ocean City Historic District Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
