Breton Woods is an unincorporated community located within Brick Township, in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[2] The community is located near the Metedeconk River and is bisected by Mantoloking Road (County Route 528). Except for commercial businesses located along Mantoloking Road, the area is made up of bungalows dotting the small roads throughout the area.[3] A wood area of 31 acres near the community is known as Breton Woods. It was owned by the Archdiocese of Trenton, which had once intended or create a cemetery.[4]
History
Breton Woods was established in the 1930s when property developers laid out a community of summer homes.[5] A post office was established at Breton Woods in 1937, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1960.[6]
References
- ^ "Breton Woods". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ^ Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed June 9, 2016.
- ^ Google (August 31, 2016). "Aerial view of Breton Woods" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved August 31, 2016.
- ^ Kudisch, Brianna (January 17, 2023). "Catholic Church plans to sell 31 acres of N.J. 'pristine forest' over objections of neighbors". NJ.com.
- ^ Donatiello, Gene; Leavey, John (2013). Brick Township. Arcadia Publishing. p. 23. ISBN 978-0-7385-9764-5.
- ^ "Ocean County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
