Built by J.H Perrine in Barnegat, NJ in 1902 and rebuilt in 1983 by Vince Heckel & Son of Toms River, NJ. Rebuilt mast rings and original brass software.
This 15 foot model was the forerunner of today,s Barnegat Bay Yacht Racing . . . — — Map (db m209170) HM
Local mariners or “baymen,” found that they could support themselves almost entirely from the rich harvest of waterfowl, crabs, flounder, clams, oysters, and other native resources of the back bays. To navigate the shallow depths of . . . — — Map (db m26364) HM
Dedicated to the recipients of this nation's oldest military decoration, "The Purple Heart"
They bled for liberty, selflessly serving their country. They are true patriots whose boundless heroism has kept us free. — — Map (db m208322) WM
Designed by Charles S. (Buck) Snyder and built by Buck and his brother Bob in 1937, the Sea Biscuit was originally an open sea skiff painted black. She was built primarily for off shore fishing and could make the "ridge" easily and quickly. Built . . . — — Map (db m209182) HM
This memorial is placed in memory of the innocent people, heroic firemen, police and rescue workers who died during the attack on the Twin Towers. The Pentagon and the airliners used as tools of destruction.
The bloody fighting of the American Revolutionary War lasted for more than seven years and resulted in the loss of over 25,000 American lives. When British General Lord Charles Cornwallis surrendered his army to General George Washington’s . . . — — Map (db m139167) HM
Stoutenburgh-Minturn House (c. 1868) [86 E. Water St.] NR
In 1866, the first trains began to run along the new railroad tracks that had been laid between New York City and Toms River. Soon, train cars brought wealthy visitors . . . — — Map (db m209166) HM
Bishop Memorial Library (c. 1941)
101 Washington Street
Writer and traveler Nathaniel Holmes Bishop (1837-1902), born in Medford, Massachusetts, moved to Toms River when he was about 27 years old. His adventurous spirit and . . . — — Map (db m208297) HM
Ocean County Courthouse (1850)
118 Washington Street
Built from borrowed plans1 used to construct the Hudson County Courthouse, this two-story red brick building was designed in a neo-classical Greek . . . — — Map (db m208310) HM
Toms River residents Joseph and Mary Lawrence owned a large strip of undeveloped land located south of Washington Street that extended to the river's edge. They deeded one acre of this land to the trustees of the Toms River Meeting House. It . . . — — Map (db m208340) HM
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. — — Map (db m139203) HM
The nearby blockhouse, manned by Patriot Capt. Joshua Huddy’s New Jersey State Artillery of twenty-five men, was besieged by a force five times its size. Area Commander Maj. John Cook, six militiamen, and two Loyalist officers were killed. Huddy and . . . — — Map (db m139191) HM
Huddy Park began as a tiny marsh island near the northern bank of the Toms River. Starting in the 1890s, the owner of what was then called Gowdy Island, began filling in the marsh using material excavated from the hill on Robbins Street. Over . . . — — Map (db m139245) HM
Dedicated to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice and in honor of those who served in the Armed Forces of our country in its every need — — Map (db m208286) WM
This memorial erected by the Township of Dover in honor of the men and women who served and sacrificed in the Armed Forces of our country to preserve our free nation and our way of life.
Valley Forge • Gettysburg • San Juan • Verdun • Pearl . . . — — Map (db m208291) WM
Dedicated to the men and women of Ocean County who served their country at its time of greatest need.
World War II
In honor of Leonard "Bud" Lomell and all the heroes that served in World War II and have earned a place of Honor in The . . . — — Map (db m208321) WM
This land for this park was acquired and developed as the Township's first park over a century ago. During 2016 - 2017, it was completely renovated and enhanced. Historic interpretive signage was added in 2019 to enrich the visitor's experience. — — Map (db m209108) HM
75mm French field gun - Model 1897 M-1
Gun carriage - No. 1167 model 1897 - The Willys-Overland Co. 1918
Rapid fire 24 rounds per minute - effective range 5.3 miles
Restored by George P. Vanderveer American Legion Post 129 - Toms River, . . . — — Map (db m208298) HM WM
This tree and plaque are dedicated to those who served on land, sea and air during the Great War 1917-1918 by the Greater Toms River Barracks #3440 and Ladies-Auxiliary, Veterans of World War One U.S.A. — — Map (db m208317) WM
For over 150 years, Barnegat Bay has been at the heart of a rich culture that relied on the bay for its livelihood. Early settlers who tried their hand at farming found they could supplement their diet and income with clams, fish, and waterfowl . . . — — Map (db m209283) HM
In 1609 - 1616, Dutch Captains Hudson, May and Hendricksen explored the coast and called this area "Eyre Haven" (Egg Harbor) reflecting the prolific bird population.
The English took control of "New Netherland" from the Dutch in 1664 and, in . . . — — Map (db m209291) HM
In memory of our brothers who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War 1917-1919
Tribes
Leni Lenape 2
Wm. H. Carroll, Jr. •
John T. Nyland
Ottawa 13
Joseph E. Covert •
J. Richard Geist •
Filmore Haines •
Burton . . . — — Map (db m209276) WM
This sneakbox, a one-person hunting boat, is indigenous to the Barnegat Bay. Sneakboxes have been made in our area since 1836. Easily navigable and able to operate in shallow water, the sneakbox gets its name from its ability to sneak up on . . . — — Map (db m209292) HM
The Hunting Shanty, the original building that began the Barnegat Bay Decoy & Baymen's Museum was originally located across Route 9 at Tip Seaman County Park. It opened in 1993 and soon became too small. The founders purchased 40 acres on this . . . — — Map (db m209296) HM
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