Want to learn more about the united states small business administration sba and the free or lowcost resources available to you as a small business. Located in cape may point state park park is closed due to covid19. Cape may point is considered the premier hawk migration route of north america. Cape may driving down sunset boulevard in cape may is a surefire way to get to a few of the areas mustsees sunset beach provides a place to relax and enjoy a beautiful view of the water. Browse mls listings in cape may point and take real estate virtual tours at realtor. It was incorporated as a borough by an act of the new jersey legislature on april 19, 1878, from portions of lower township, based on the results of a referendum held three days earlier. Cape may point real estate cape may point nj homes for. Three walking tours encompass more than 70 of cape may point s earliest buildings each illustrated in full color with engaging descriptions of their architectural features. Following sighting by sir henry hudson in 1609, and exploration by cornelius jacobsen mey in 1621, the first residents purchased land from the indians in the 1630s and developed a prosperous fishing and whaling industry. The smallest shore resort on the new jersey coast, cape may point has more than one million visitors each year.
The 14th, sailed over to cape may, where the coast trended ene and sw came at evening to the mouth of egg harbor. Salvatores of cape may county inducted into new jersey hall of fame. It was 1609 and captain hudson was sailing his small yacht, the half moon, when he came upon a small peninsula situated between the atlantic ocean and the delaware bay. Henry and effie, very young newlyweds from georgia, arrive in cape may, new jersey, for their honeymoon only to find the town is deserted. We both have many special memories of the house and cape may point family weddings, anniversaries, holidays were all spent at. Jeffery dorwart has written a history of this community from its earliest settlement as an atlantic maritime and farming frontier to its development today as a major regional tourist attraction. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. Each tour is a delightful way to spend a leisurely hour or so. Located on the southern tip of new jersey, cape may point state park is a key site on the nj coastal heritage trail, with an environmental center that houses a classroom for interpretive programs and a museum on the areas natural and historic features. This book provides a comprehensive background of cape may county, new jersey. It was reincorporated on august 19, 1891 and returned to lower township on april 8, 1896.
It is said to be the 2nd oldest continually operating lighthouse in the united states. Point of view, cape may point cape may new jersey best. A flow of consciousness video with rapidfire changing historic photos that covers cape mays history from 17,000 years ago right up through the present, all in 8 minutes. The charming seaside town, home to the cape may lighthouse, has a wide variety of rentals, from beach bungalows to huge five bedroom vacation homes. Preface the history of cape may county is the result of many years of research, and the author hopes that it will meet with the approbation of the public. History cape may stage professional equity theater. Choose from picture books dating back to the beginning of jerseys first boardwalk to all the things to do in lbi this weekend. Find bookstores local business listings in and near cape may point, nj. Our grandparents bought this house in the 1940s and it has since been passed down through 2 generations. Henry hudson, an english sea captain, first documented the peninsula that is now cape may. We both have many special memories of the house and cape may point family weddings, anniversaries, holidays were all spent at lakeside lodge.
We found 37 books set in cape may and 25 others set nearby. The illustrated history from 1875 to the present schiffer books jordan, joe on. Comb the beach for cape may diamonds, shop the gift shops, play mini golf or eat at the grille. Sep 03, 2004 cape may point, among the smallest beach resorts on the new jersey coast, was founded in 1875 as a religious community by the philadelphians john wanamaker, the originator of the department store. These protein rich eggs are an important food source for ruddy turnstones, and red knots. The doo wop museum is home to memorabilia celebrating the wildwoods rock and roll history. Everything you need to be ready to step out prepared. Cape may point is part of the annual migration of the horseshoe crab along the delaware bay. The present tower, which is the third documented lighthouse at the southern tip of new jersey, has been an aidtonavigation for mariners and attraction for visitors since it was built in 1859. Cape may point is a quiet, quaint town, the southernmost town in new jersey. Bunker at cape may point cape may, new jersey atlas obscura. The disappearing town of south cape may, new jerseys atlantis.
Sketch of the early history of cape may county, to. Get the cape may point, nj local hourly forecast including temperature, realfeel, and chance of precipitation. Cape may genealogy in cape may county, nj usa 1,015,348 new jersey,532 cape may county 264 cape may 35. If the list below gets you inspired, dont hesitate to book a stay with us. Meet the cape may bread lady who sells out of fresh. Cape may point, among the smallest beach resorts on the new jersey coast, was founded in 1875 as a religious community by the philadelphians john. Cape may history city of cape may city of cape may. Cape may a brief history of cape may henry hudson, an english sea captain, first documented the peninsula that is now cape may. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. You dont have to go to the beach to see the sand dunes. Incredible nj shore history books share jerseys most.
View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. The illustrated history from 1875 to the present schiffer books. Location, location, location, only 8 houses from the pristine beaches at the cape may point. Sketch of the early history of cape may county, to accompany the geological report of the state of new jersey for said county. On behalf of the commissioners and employees of the borough of cape may point, nj, we would like to welcome you to cape may point s official website. Learn all you can from these nj shore history books. There are records indicating that the pier had been transferred to the coast guard by 1964. Weekender article on cape may point, nj, as place to live or visit.
Cape may county, new jersey, united states cape may court house, nj, us powered by users, the librarything community, open library, geonames, natural earth and postgis. Laird, selfdescribed as an equity actor and a director and producer and a sculptor and a playwright and a poet and a clown launched the first cape may stage production sea marks featuring tom mccarthy at the chalfonte hotel in august, 1989. Every year, the lighthouse draws thousands of onlookers and lighthouse aficionados to cape may point state park. I wanted a book of pictures of my favorite cape may houses. The new jersey shore town that sunk into the sea and disappeared. Cape may, new jerseyan illustrated history by emil r. Opening to traffic between new jersey and new york on november, 1927, the holland tunnel became the first mechanically ventilated underwater tunnel. Discover bunker at cape may point in cape may, new jersey. Other records indicate the construction of a coast guard station on tracen.
One of the best parts of a vacation in cape may is that there is always. Numerous motels showcase the doo wop architecture of the early 1950s and 60s. Medium and author craig mcmanus investigates americas oldest and most haunted seaside resort. Zillow has 21 homes for sale in cape may point nj matching. With cape may s ascension as a summer resort, steamboat service was extended to the southern tip of new jersey. Genealogy resources in cape may county, new jersey research in new jersey can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Jan 16, 2019 cape may driving down sunset boulevard in cape may is a surefire way to get to a few of the areas mustsees sunset beach provides a place to relax and enjoy a beautiful view of the water. Because it is adjacent to the community of cape may point and just two miles from the city of cape may, nj, it has drawn visitors throughout its history. Cape may point rentals cape may times cape may new jersey.
Some ten years ago the author began the keeping of a scrap book of cape may county history, among other things, and this constant accumulation of facts resulted, about a year ago, in a determination on the part of the author to prepare. It will enhance your cape may experience as a vacationer or resident. An immense flight of wild pigeons in april, obscuring the sky. The cape may lighthouse is one of the regionss most familiar, most photographed and most painted landmarks. The city claims to be americas first seaside resort and has numerous buildings in the late victorian style, including the eclectic, stick, and shingle styles, as well as the later bungalow style, many with gingerbread trim. Whether you are visitor, vacationer, or resident, this tour book will be your indispensable guide to the history and charm of cape may point, new jersey, as you. Cape may point was called stites beach until 1876 when the name was changed to seagrove. This site is for our cape may point family of property owners and the general public to understand the function of our municipal government departments and the services that they offer. The earliest white settlers of somers point bought the land from thomas budd in the late 15th century. Lots of family activities and pristine stretches of sand made this beach town one of parents top picks.
Just stand at the kitchen window in this upside down point home or sit out on the front deck. Cape may explores the social and sexual mores of 1950s america through the eyes of a newly married couple from the genteel south corrupted by sophisticated new england urbanites. Jordan, author of two books on cape may point history. The cape may lighthouse in cape may point state park was built in 1859. Historic attractions discover cape may countys history and have fun doing it. It explains the development of the barrier islands, the delaware bay coast, and the inland areas of the county. History of somers point preserving historic somers point. The history of cape may county, new jersey internet archive. Cape may new jersey rental, shore rental, beach rental. Visit website call learn more world war ii fire control. In 1988, michael laird descended upon cape may and incorporated cape may stage as an equity theatre company. The avalon free public library and history center, cape may lighthouse lake lily, doo wop, hereford inlet lighthouse, historic cold spring village, midatlantic center for the arts, stone harbor museum, and american legion lifesaving station.
Its graced countless calendars, wall hangings and books. Bunker at cape may point cape may, new jersey atlas. With cape mays ascension as a summer resort, steamboat service was extended to the southern tip of new jersey. Like maybe the island should be rounder at the bottom, but its just not. Whether you are visitor, vacationer, or resident, this tour book will be your indispensable guide to the history and charm of cape may point, new jersey, as you stroll past its wonderful collection of nineteenthcentury cottages. Cape may point, ocean city and wildwood crest are cape may countys only remaining dry municipalities. This is the cutest cottage and ready for you and your family to create fun, longlasting memories of a lifetime. We publish new issues in april, june, july, august, september, and november. Founded as seagrove, in 1875 as a religious community by the philadelphians john wanamaker, the originator of the department store, and alexander whilldin, a wool merchant, cape may point has always remained much more of a small. Cape may point has attracted ocean goers for a hundred years. In 1824 the delaware, under command of captain whilldin, began shuttling vacationers from wilmington and new castle, delaware, and philadelphia to the shore.
This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. With records available for almost 400 years of the states history, your family is sure to be found in a variety of records available online and at the many archives and libraries located throughout the state. Cape may lighthouse cape may times cape may new jersey. Cape may point the monolithic bunker that sits on the beach. A look inside the history of cape may county, new jersey. The cape may historic district is an area of 380 acres 1. Each year in late may, thousands of horseshoe crab come ashore to lay their eggs.
Cape may county, new jersey history, records, facts and genealogy familytree101 cape may county nj genealogy. History of cape may, new jersey historic hotel alcott. Army engineer pier, cape may canal in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Cape may magazine is our fullcolor lifestyle magazine dedicated to americas oldest seaside resort. Cape may county, at the southern tip of new jersey, is one of americas most vibrant seashore resorts. Cape may is a city at the southern tip of cape may peninsula in cape may county, new jersey. Visit website call learn more historic cold spring village.
World war ii bunker still standing on the new jersey beach. Following sighting by sir henry hudson in 1609, and exploration by cornelius jacobsen mey in 1621, the first residents purchased land from the indians in the 1630s and. Quaker john somers and the other early settlers lived and worked in the area, mainly in fishing, farming, woodcutting, and other small trades. Cape may county new jersey genealogy ancestry research. Visit website call learn more cape may point state park. Cape may point cape may county, nj official website. Cape may point is a borough located at the tip of the cape may peninsula in cape may county, new jersey it is the southerrnmost point in new jersey, further south than parts of washington, d. The century came to a close with cape may struggling to compete with newport, ri and atlantic city, nj. The best things to do in cape may point for travel after. The complete history of cape may, nj in 8 minutes youtube. As far back as 1976, with the founding of the new jersey audubons cape may bird observatory, a hope has been to conduct a seawatch at cape may point. Cape may genealogy in cape may county, nj usa 1,015,348 new jersey,532 cape may county 264 cape may 35 note. Cape may county, new jersey websites edit edit source the cape may county njgenweb project, a member of the njgenweb project, an affiliate of the usgenweb project.