As I was working on the articles to commemorate Ship Bottom’s centennial, it was pointed out there was another local milestone that should be remembered: Ocean County is celebrating its 175th birthday.
While most New Jersey counties reflect the names of British history, Ocean County stands out as one of the few exceptions. The story of its creation centers around a man who has been called “father of the county,” Joel Haywood.
In 1903, James T. Edwards wrote Haywood’s biography, saying, “Joel Haywood of West Creek was born December 9, 1798, and…
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