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Did you Know ?!

Posted: August 20, 2021
1850
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” In 1850, Ocean County was created when the southern townships of Jackson, Plumstead, Stafford, Union and part of Dover were severed from Monmouth County. The then settlement of Bergen Iron Works became a village of the Township of Brick. The County Seat was established in Toms River and the original Court House was built at a cost of $9,966.50.” – lakewoodnj.gov

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