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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QNE_step-into-the-past_Berkeley-Township-NJ.html
Initially settled because of Atlantic white cedar lumbering operations, Double Trouble Village became active, self-contained cranberry production community from the early 1900s through the 1960s. The village, sawmill, cranberry bogs and processing…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QND_captain-joshua-huddy_Toms-River-NJ.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QNC_anchor-from-the-aircraft-carrier-uss-randolph-cv-15_Toms-River-NJ.html
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 orb…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QNB_elizabeth-sculthorp-force_Toms-River-NJ.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QN0_welcome-to-double-trouble-state-park_Berkeley-Township-NJ.html
Double Trouble State Park protects over 8,000 acres of distinctive pine barrens habitats and offers rare glimpses into local history. Come and explore the treasures and stories of Double Trouble.
Double Trouble State Park, located on the eastern…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QMZ_exploring-the-pinelands_Berkeley-Township-NJ.html
The 1.1 million acre New Jersey Pinelands, covering nearly one quarter of the state, is a region of varied resources and opportunities. The Pinelands is home to almost twelve hundred species of plants and animals, many unique natural environments,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QMY_pineland-industries_Berkeley-Township-NJ.html
The buzz of a water-powered sawmill dominated the early years of at Double Trouble. Harvesting and milling Atlantic White Cedar (Chamaceyraris thyondous) for ship building and barrel and shingle making, led to the establishment of the first settle…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QMN_the-defense-of-little-egg-harbor_Little-Egg-Harbor-Township-NJ.html
October 15, 1778, the largest military engagement in what is today Ocean County occurred near this site. A force of 200 British and Loyalist Troops under the command of Capt. Patrick Ferguson surprised and defeated a portion of Brig. Gen. Casmir P…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NVB_how-much-water-flows-through-barnegat-inlet_Barnegat-Light-NJ.html
What am I looking at?The shelter in front of you and the equipment attached to the jetty behind you are components of a gauging station.The gauge is equipped to measure the amount of water flowing into and out of Barnegat Bay through Barnegat Inle…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MOL_van-wickle-pottery_Brick-NJ.html
In 1824, Nicholas Van Wickle purchased 400 acres at Turtle Gut on the south side of the old Manasquan River Bridge. He established his pottery at this site
Plain grey stoneware decorated with blue hoops and simple brushed designs of flowers and…