Ocean County Courthouse

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Ocean County Courthouse
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Location118 Washington Street, Toms River, New Jersey, U.S.
Coordinates 39°57′11″N74°11′41″W / 39.95300°N 74.19475°W / 39.95300; -74.19475
Area3.5 acres (1.4 ha)
Built1850–1851
Architectural styleGreek Revival
MPS Old Village of Toms River MRA
NRHP reference No. 83001610 [1]
NJRHP No.2292 [2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPAugust 16, 1983
Designated NJRHPJune 17, 1981

The Ocean County Courthouse is located at 118 Washington Street in Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. The historic brick courthouse was constructed from 1850 to 1851 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 16, 1983, for its significance in architecture. [1] [3] It was listed as part of the Old Village of Toms River Multiple Property Submission (MPS). [4]

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The Greek Revival courthouse features six Doric columns and a portico with pediment. It was modeled after the old courthouse for Hudson County. Two wings were added in the early 1950s. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System  (#83001610)". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Ocean County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. June 28, 2024. p. 9. listed as Ocean County Court House
  3. 1 2 McGorty, Kevin (1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Ocean County Courthouse". National Park Service. With accompanying 5 photos
  4. Miller, Pauline S.; McGorty, Kevin (March 1979). "Old Village of Toms River". National Park Service.