The 28' "E" Scow replaced the 20' Sandbagger Sneakbox as the fastest sailboat class on the Bay in the late 1920's. Originally built on the Great Lakes and accepted on Barnegat Bay in 1924. This Scow was probably built by Melges in before 1970 on . . . — — Map (db m209179) HM
Served with distinction during Kamikazi attacks in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. It later joined fleets in the Atlantic and Mediterranean and played a part in America’s early space program. Returned John Glenn, the first American to orbit . . . — — Map (db m92451) WM
A September 11th memorial of a sorrowful bronze angel wrapping her wings around a base etched with the image of the Twin Towers. This Memorial is also engraved with the names of those individuals in Brick Township who never returned to their . . . — — Map (db m208306) WM
This 16' canoe (circa 1915) was the property of William Ambrose Cox (1900-1939), a resident of Barnegat, NJ. He attended Westtown Friends School. He owned and operated a lumber yard and Cox's Dairy.
His father, William Cox, was an area real . . . — — Map (db m209171) HM
Revolutionary War Patriot led his men at the Block House Battle on the banks of the Toms River. Was captured and hung by the British at Graveley Point, Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey on April 12, 1782. He gave his life for American independence. — — Map (db m92450) WM
Joshua Huddy is celebrated as the Patriot hero of the Toms River Blockhouse Fight, but few know about his colorful past. Huddy was born in 1735 in Salem County, New Jersey. He was the oldest of seven brothers. Although he was raised in a . . . — — Map (db m139186) HM
East Water Street extends from its intersection with Main Street (Route 166) to Dock Street, one half mile east. It is also called "Captain's Row" for the many sea captains who built their homes here in the 1800s so they would be near their . . . — — Map (db m209109) HM
This 17 1/2 ft. sailboat is a single sail Charles D. Mower design built in 1924 by the Morton Johnson Boat Yard of Bay Head. It is marconi rigged and was sailed to first place in the "Classic Boat" division of the 1989 Wooden Boat Festival . . . — — Map (db m209180) HM
Elizabeth Schulthorp Force (1902-2007) brought national fame to Toms River Schools and community with courses in Family Relationships and Social Behavior, designed and taught by her to local high school students from 1942 to 1957. News of both her . . . — — Map (db m92452) HM
The General know as "Father of American Cavalry" came to America to fight on the American side in the Revolutionary War from Warsaw, Poland in 1778. He commanded a group of cavalry which was known as Pulaski's Legion. While fighting . . . — — Map (db m208316) HM
Designed by C. Mower built by Morton Johnson, Bay Head New Jersey.
Length 18 feet 9 inches, length at the water line 14 feet, beam 6 feet 7 inches, draft hull 7 feet. Mast 24 feet, sail area main 147 sq. feet jib 57 sq. feet. . . . — — Map (db m209177) HM
This is a replica of the original Block House which was manned by local militiamen, led by Captain Joshua Huddy, to defend the village of Toms River against loyalist attacks, marauders and pine robbers.
British forces of 80 men invaded Toms . . . — — Map (db m208287) HM
After the Toms River Blockhouse fight, British sailors and soldiers hunted for Captain Joshua Huddy who had escaped into the surrounding area. The Associated Loyalists, a unit organized by the former Tory Governor of New Jersey, William Franklin . . . — — Map (db m139169) HM
This memorial is dedicated to the brave men and women of Ocean County who so bravely served in Grenada-Beirut-Panama-Iran Rescue-Persian Gulf-and all POW's-MIA's to preserve freedom throughout the world. — — Map (db m208318) WM
The 19 foot "Gussie Feathers" with hull number 579 was built in 1943 in Skaneateles NY. The "Lightning" class came to Barnegat Bay in 1939 & was a one design sail class in the Barnegat Bay Yacht Racing Association for several years. It came . . . — — Map (db m209176) HM
Water Street is named for the parallel waterway that flows of 40 miles from its inland source to Barnegat Bay. Since the early 1700s, the waterway and the tiny village that thrived near it were called Tom's River. Historians believe that they . . . — — Map (db m209111) HM
Downtown Toms River, also called the "village," includes both residential and commercial properties. None of these properties are as old as the town itself when it was separated from Shrewsbury Township, Monmouth County in 1767 and was . . . — — Map (db m208342) HM
Built on the Penobscot River in Old Town, Maine, this 15' canoe has serial number 96876. The canoe was used for many years by the Vogel family on the Toms River and on the streams feeding the Toms River. It is light and easy for portaging and . . . — — Map (db m209169) HM
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
