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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CFJ_affair-at-cedar-bridge_Barnegat-Township-NJ.html
After searching several days for the notorious Capt. John Bacon, Capt. Richard Shreve of the Burlington County light horse and Capt. Edward Thomas of the Mansfield militia stopped with their men to refresh themselves near here at the Cedar Bridge …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTJS_old-salty-survivors_Barnegat-Light-NJ.html
When soil conditions are relatively stable on the barrier island, tree seedlings may begin to grow in the moist protected hollows behind the dunes. These maritime forests must not only take root in constantly shifting sands, but also survive the r…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTJQ_maritime-forest-trail_Barnegat-Light-NJ.html
Take a walk back through time when wooden schooners sailed the seas . . .
When Cornelius May christened Barnegat Inlet "Barendegat" or "Breakers Inlet" in 1614, a vast maritime forest covered the barrier islands of New Jersey. Today, only small…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTJO_a-vanishing-summer-visitor_Barnegat-Light-NJ.html
The sandy beach is home to breeding pairs of piping plovers (Charadrius melodus). They often follow each around the beach - one watching for predators while the other feeds. When searching for food, they will run a short distance, pause momentaril…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTJN_birds-of-the-beach_Barnegat-Light-NJ.html
The tides and the sandy seashore provide plenty of food for numerous shorebirds. Many different birds coexist here because they feed on slightly different marine and sand dwelling creatures. The body structure and behavior of each species is adapt…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSQY_affair-at-cedar-bridge_Barnegat-Township-NJ.html
After searching several days for the notorious Capt. John Bacon, Capt. Richard Shreve of the Burlington County light horse and Capt. Edward Thomas of the Mansfield militia stopped with their men to refresh themselves near here at the Cedar Bridge …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMS9Q_grand-army-of-the-republic-memorial_Toms-River-NJ.html
to perpetuate the memory of the grand army of the republic
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR5Z_manahawkin-skirmish_Stafford-Township-NJ.html
1776-1781Manahawkin SkirmishDecember 1781
On this ground, Capt. Reuben Randolph led the Manahawkin militia (Company 5, 2nd Monmouth) against a force of British loyalists that was twice as large and commanded by the notorious Capt. John Bacon. D…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN79_maritime-sentinels_Barnegat-Light-NJ.html
Primary seacoast lights were located to warn mariners of their proximity to land, areas of danger, and to help set their course. Sandy Hook and Navesink Twin Lights marked the entrance to New York Harbor. Cape May and Cape Henlopen Lighthouses mar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN78_u-s-merchant-marine-ww-ii-memorial_Barnegat-Light-NJ.html
This monument is a memorial to the U.S. Merchant Marine of World War II and to the Merchant Mariners and Navy Armed Guard who served together aboard cargo ships, troop transports, and oil tankers that delivered war material to our troops overseas.…