Loveladies, New Jersey

Last updated
Loveladies, New Jersey
Unincorporated community
Location map of Ocean County, New Jersey.svg
Red pog.svg
Loveladies, New Jersey
Loveladies's location in Ocean County (Inset: Ocean County in New Jersey)
USA New Jersey location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Loveladies, New Jersey
Loveladies, New Jersey (New Jersey)
Usa edcp location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Loveladies, New Jersey
Loveladies, New Jersey (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°43′25″N74°08′01″W / 39.72361°N 74.13361°W / 39.72361; -74.13361 Coordinates: 39°43′25″N74°08′01″W / 39.72361°N 74.13361°W / 39.72361; -74.13361
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of New Jersey.svg  New Jersey
County Ocean
Township Long Beach
Named for Thomas Lovelady
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
ZIP code
08008
Area code(s) 609, 640 Exchanges: 361,494
GNIS feature ID0877949 [1]

Loveladies is a neighborhood and unincorporated community located in the northernmost portion of Long Beach Township, in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. [2] The area is on Long Beach Island, between Barnegat Light and Harvey Cedars.

Contents

History

In 1871, a location of the United States Life-Saving Service was established in the area. There was a small, 10-acre (40,000 m2) island in the bay [3] adjacent to the station which was owned by a man named Thomas Lovelady. The area was called Lovelady's, which eventually evolved to Loveladies. [4] It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names. [5]

Beaches

All of Loveladies' beaches are open to the public. There are four access points off of Long Beach Boulevard for visitor access, all of which have free public parking available: [6]

Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences

Loveladies is home to the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, established in 1948 by artist Boris Blai. The organization provides arts, science and recreation programs to area residents and visitors. The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences offers an After School Arts Education Program to area schools, an Artists Residency and Retreat Program for New Jersey Artists, Visiting Artists in Ceramics during the summer season, and ceramics scholarships and residency opportunities. [7]

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Loveladies, New Jersey has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) with hot, moderately humid summers, cool winters and year-around precipitation. Cfa climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature > 32.0 °F (> 0.0 °C), at least four months with an average mean temperature ≥ 50.0 °F (≥ 10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature ≥ 71.6 °F (≥ 22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. During the summer months in Loveladies, a cooling afternoon sea breeze is present on most days, but episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with heat index values ≥ 95 °F (≥ 35 °C). During the winter months, episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values < 0 °F (< -18 °C). The plant hardiness zone at Loveladies Beach is 7a with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 3.3 °F (-15.9 °C). [8] The average seasonal (Nov-Apr) snowfall total is between 12 and 18 inches (31 and 46 cm), and the average snowiest month is February which corresponds with the annual peak in nor'easter activity.

Climate data for Loveladies Beach, NJ (1981-2010 Averages)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Average high °F (°C)40.2
(4.6)		42.5
(5.8)		49.0
(9.4)		57.9
(14.4)		68.1
(20.1)		77.2
(25.1)		82.7
(28.2)		81.5
(27.5)		75.7
(24.3)		65.1
(18.4)		55.1
(12.8)		45.2
(7.3)		61.8
(16.6)
Daily mean °F (°C)33.0
(0.6)		35.2
(1.8)		41.4
(5.2)		50.3
(10.2)		60.1
(15.6)		69.6
(20.9)		75.2
(24.0)		74.3
(23.5)		67.9
(19.9)		56.8
(13.8)		47.4
(8.6)		37.8
(3.2)		54.2
(12.3)
Average low °F (°C)25.8
(−3.4)		27.8
(−2.3)		33.8
(1.0)		42.6
(5.9)		52.2
(11.2)		61.9
(16.6)		67.8
(19.9)		67.0
(19.4)		60.1
(15.6)		48.4
(9.1)		39.6
(4.2)		30.4
(−0.9)		46.5
(8.1)
Average precipitation inches (mm)3.45
(88)		2.99
(76)		4.17
(106)		3.74
(95)		3.31
(84)		3.25
(83)		4.13
(105)		4.32
(110)		3.29
(84)		3.60
(91)		3.39
(86)		3.73
(95)		43.37
(1,102)
Average relative humidity (%)66.664.463.164.367.271.670.672.371.469.768.967.568.2
Average dew point °F (°C)23.1
(−4.9)		24.4
(−4.2)		29.8
(−1.2)		38.7
(3.7)		49.2
(9.6)		60.0
(15.6)		65.0
(18.3)		64.8
(18.2)		58.3
(14.6)		47.0
(8.3)		37.7
(3.2)		28.0
(−2.2)		43.9
(6.6)
Source: PRISM [9]


Climate data for Atlantic City, NJ Ocean Water Temperature (30 SW Loveladies)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Daily mean °F (°C)37
(3)		35
(2)		42
(6)		48
(9)		56
(13)		63
(17)		70
(21)		73
(23)		70
(21)		61
(16)		53
(12)		44
(7)		54
(12)
Source: NOAA [10]

Ecology

According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Loveladies, New Jersey would have a dominant vegetation type of Northern Cordgrass (73) with a dominant vegetation form of Coastal Prairie (20). [11]

Related Research Articles

Diamond Beach, New Jersey Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Diamond Beach is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Lower Township in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the United States 2010 Census, the CDP's population was 136.

Strathmere, New Jersey Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Strathmere is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Upper Township in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 158.

Dover Beaches North, New Jersey Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Dover Beaches North is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Toms River, in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 1,239. The CDP includes the communities of Ocean Beaches 1, 2 and 3, Chadwick Beach, Chadwick Island, Seacrest Beach, Monterey Beach, Silver Beach, Normandy Shores and half of Normandy Beach. Dover Beaches North is situated on the Barnegat Peninsula, a long, narrow barrier peninsula that separates Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean.

Dover Beaches South, New Jersey Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Dover Beaches South, more commonly known as Ortley Beach, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Toms River, in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 1,209. Dover Beaches South is situated on the Barnegat Peninsula, a long, narrow barrier peninsula that separates Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean.

North Beach Haven, New Jersey Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

North Beach Haven is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Long Beach Township, in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 2,235.

Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Township in Pennsylvania, United States

Nockamixon Township is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,441 at the 2010 census.

Stowe, Vermont Town in Vermont, United States

Stowe is a town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States. The population was 4,314 at the 2010 census. The town lies on Vermont Route 108, locally known as the Mountain Road. It is nicknamed 'The Ski Capital of the East' and is home to Stowe Mountain Resort, a ski facility with terrain on Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak.

Sandy Hook

Sandy Hook is a barrier spit in Middletown Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. The barrier spit, approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) in length and varying from 0.1 to 1.0 mile wide, is located at the north end of the Jersey Shore. It encloses the southern entrance of Lower New York Bay south of New York City, protecting it from the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The Dutch called the area "Sant Hoek", with the English "Hook" deriving from the Dutch "Hoek", meaning "spit of land". For over three centuries mariners tasked with guiding ships across the Sandy Hook bar have been known as Sandy Hook pilots.

Long Beach Island

Long Beach Island is a barrier island and summer colony along the Atlantic Ocean coast of Ocean County, New Jersey in the United States. Aligned north to south, the northern portion has generally more expensive low-density housing, whereas the southern portion possesses higher-density housing and considerable commercial development. The primary industries include tourism, fishing, and real estate. The only access point to the island by land is a single causeway.

Waves, North Carolina Census-designated place in North Carolina, United States

Waves is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. It is on Hatteras Island, part of North Carolina's Outer Banks. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 134. Waves, along with Rodanthe and Salvo, are part of the settlement of Chicamacomico.

Salvo, North Carolina Census-designated place in North Carolina, United States

Salvo is a census-designated place located in Dare County, North Carolina, United States, on Hatteras Island, part of North Carolina's Outer Banks. As of the 2010 census, Salvo had a population of 229. Originally part of the settlement of Chicamacomico, Salvo was originally known as "Clarks" or "Clarksville."

Buxton, North Carolina Census-designated place in North Carolina, United States of America

Buxton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) on Hatteras Island near Cape Hatteras. It is located in Dare County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 1,273. Located at the widest part of Hatteras Island, it is the largest community on Hatteras Island both in terms of area and population, and is home to the island's schools and other major public buildings and offices.

Cape Lookout (North Carolina)

Cape Lookout is the southern point of the Core Banks, one of the natural barrier islands on the Atlantic coast of North Carolina. It delimits Onslow Bay to the west from Raleigh Bay to the east. Core Banks and Shackleford Banks have been designated as parts of the Cape Lookout National Seashore.

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is a national wildlife refuge located on North Carolina's Pea Island, a coastal barrier island and part of a chain of islands known as the Outer Banks, adjacent to Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The sanctuary is located 10 miles (16 km) south of Nags Head, North Carolina on NC 12.

Island Beach State Park

Island Beach State Park is a New Jersey state park located just south of Seaside Park on the Barnegat Peninsula in Berkeley Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. The park is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry. Most of the park encompasses the former borough of Island Beach.

Trevose, Pennsylvania Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

Trevose is a census-designated place within Lower Southampton Township, while the entire community of Trevose within and beyond the CDP is in both Bensalem and Lower Southampton Townships in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States, which is north of and borders northeastern Philadelphia. Trevose was formerly part of Feasterville-Trevose, but was split into two separate CDPs for the 2010 census. U.S. 1 runs through the town as well as the Pennsylvania Turnpike, but Trevose's main road is Brownsville Road, which is the dividing line between the two townships. As of the 2010 census, Trevose had a population of 3,550.

Neshaminy State Park

Neshaminy State Park is a 330-acre (134 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Bensalem Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States. Visitors to the park can catch a glimpse of the Philadelphia skyline from a hiking trail on Logan Point. The park is located at the confluence of Neshaminy Creek and the Delaware River. Neshaminy State Park is just off Interstate 95 on Pennsylvania Route 132.

Carova Beach, North Carolina

Carova Beach or Carova is an unincorporated community in Currituck County in the extreme northeast corner of North Carolina, United States. The community, begun in the 1960s, is found on Currituck Banks, north of Bodie Island, and can only be accessed by boat or by four-wheel drive vehicle. There are no paved roads connecting Carova to the town of Corolla, North Carolina. The neighboring settlement of Sandbridge in Virginia Beach, Virginia is not accessible by vehicle from Carova. In the 1960s when development began in Carova there were plans to construct a paved road from Sandbridge south to Carova through the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge but these never materialized. Today there is a permanent fence from ocean to sound to keep vehicles from crossing but, more importantly, to keep the wild horses from migrating to the Virginia side of the border. To reach Carova, four-wheel drive vehicles must drive north along the beach from Corolla into the community, as access from Virginia is limited to pedestrians and bicyclists.

Currituck National Wildlife Refuge

Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, located on the northern end of North Carolina's Outer Banks, was established in 1984 to preserve and protect the coastal barrier island ecosystem. Refuge lands are managed to provide wintering habitat for waterfowl and to protect endangered species such as piping plover, sea turtles, and seabeach amaranth.

Core Banks, North Carolina

The Core Banks are barrier islands in North Carolina, part of the Outer Banks and Cape Lookout National Seashore. Named after the Coree tribe, they extend from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout, and consist of two low-relief narrow islands, North Core Banks and South Core Banks, and, since September 2011, two smaller islands. New Drum Inlet, Old Drum Inlet and Ophelia Inlet now separate the islands. The Core Banks are now uninhabited. However, Portsmouth, at the north end of the North Core Banks, was once a substantial port, and Cape Lookout Village, about one and half miles south of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, contains the historic Lookout Life-Saving Station, a U.S. Coast Guard Station, and several island homes.

References

  1. ↑ "Loveladies". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2012-09-23.
  2. ↑ Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed June 9, 2016.
  3. ↑ 39°43′34.1″N074°08′28.4″W / 39.726139°N 74.141222°W
  4. ↑ About the Loveladies Community Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine , accessed December 26, 2006
  5. ↑ Parker, Quentin (2010). Welcome to Horneytown, North Carolina, Population: 15: An insider's guide to 201 of the world's weirdest and wildest places. Adams Media. pp. xi. ISBN   9781440507397.
  6. ↑ Frequently Asked Questions Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine , Loveladies Property Owners Association. Accessed December 26, 2006.
  7. ↑ Mission and History Archived 2013-09-27 at the Wayback Machine , Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences. Accessed September 23, 2013.
  8. ↑ "USDA Interactive Plant Hardiness Map". United States Department of Agriculture . Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  9. ↑ "PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University" . Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Water Temperature Table of All Coastal Regions" . Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  11. ↑ "U.S. Potential Natural Vegetation, Original Kuchler Types, v2.0 (Spatially Adjusted to Correct Geometric Distortions)" . Retrieved August 5, 2019.
Preceded by
Barnegat Light 		Beaches of New JerseySucceeded by
Harvey Cedars
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.