Little Egg Harbor Township, Township in Ocean County, United States
Little Egg Harbor Township is a coastal community in Ocean County, New Jersey, encompassing both land and water areas along the shoreline. The region combines residential neighborhoods with marshlands and waterways that shape its landscape.
The area was first documented in 1614 by Captain Cornelius Jacobsen May during early exploration. The place later took its name from the abundant gull nests that characterized the coastal region.
The name comes from the gull nests that once dotted the shoreline in large numbers. This connection to the natural world remains woven into how residents relate to their coastal surroundings today.
Visitors can explore the coastal areas on their own or contact the township office for information about local activities and routes. The best time to visit is during warmer months when trails and waterways are easiest to access.
The Tuckerton Wireless Tower, built in 1912, was the site of early radio experiments that enabled transatlantic communication. This technical innovation played a role in international communication history before the First World War.
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