This Fourth of July, the United States of America will celebrate its 250th anniversary. As the country looks back at its own history, Tuckerton also has much to reflect on, dating back just as far and coinciding with the nation’s founding.
THEN AND NOW: Named for Ebenezer Tucker, Tuckerton has a storied history. With connections to America’s founding, the borough proudly celebrates the 250th. (Photo by Ryan Morrill)
Tuckerton is well known for its bayfront lifestyle, and its convergence of Pine Barrens and Barnegat Bay cultures. Fishing, boating, hunting and folk art are all deeply ingrained in the fabric of the community.
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