Ocean County Courthouse Explained

Ocean County Courthouse
Location:118 Washington Street, Toms River, New Jersey, U.S.
Coordinates:39.953°N -74.1948°W
Built:1850–1851
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:August 16, 1983
Refnum:83001610
Designated Other1 Name:New Jersey Register of Historic Places
Designated Other1 Abbr:NJRHP
Designated Other1 Link:New Jersey Register of Historic Places
Designated Other1 Date:June 17, 1981
Designated Other1 Number:2292[1]
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Designated Other1 Color:
  1. ffc94b

The Ocean County Courthouse is located at 118 Washington Street in Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. The historic brick courthouse was constructed from 1850 to 1851 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 16, 1983, for its significance in architecture.[2] It was listed as part of the Old Village of Toms River Multiple Property Submission (MPS).[3]

The Greek Revival courthouse features six Doric columns and a portico with pediment. It was modeled after the old courthouse for Hudson County. Two wings were added in the early 1950s.[2]

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  1. Web site: New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Ocean County . New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office . 9 . June 28, 2024 . listed as Ocean County Court House .
  2. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=83001610}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Ocean County Courthouse ]. . Kevin . McGorty . 1978 . With
  3. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=64000495|title=}} Old Village of Toms River ]. . Kevin . McGorty . Pauline S. . Miller . March 1979.