About this property
The Ocean County Jail was located on Sheriff Street in Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It was built in 1851, behind the Ocean County Courthouse, and was both the county jail and the sheriff's house. The historic brick building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1982, for its significance in architecture and politics/government.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 83001611. It was listed on August 15, 1983.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Ocean County Jail listed on the National Register?
Ocean County Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 15, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Ocean County Jail?
Ocean County Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ocean County Jail?
The period of significance for Ocean County Jail is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1851.
Can I research the history near Ocean County Jail?
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