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Manasquan

Manasquan was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on December 30, 1887, from portions of Wall Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. The borough's name is of Lenape origin, variously described as deriving from "Man-A-Squaw-Han" meaning "stream of the island of squaws," "an island with enclosure for squans," "island door," or "point"/"top." Manasquan, Maniquan, Mannisquan, Manasquam, Squan, and Squan Village are variations on the original pronunciation and spelling. Source: Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 182.
History of Manasquan
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January 6, 1832

Wreckers! The Land Pirates of Monmouth County

Either the Barnegat Pirates are the most infamous scoundrels upon the face of the earth, or they are a much injured set of men.   New Jersey State Senator Alexander Wurts of Hunterdon County, in a resolution adopted by the
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Mallory-Clyde Lines promotional postcard, public domain
January 24, 1935

45 Lives Lost after SS Mohawk Collision with SS Talisman off Sea Girt

On January 24, 1935, the SS Mohawk left New York City en route to Charlestown, S.C., and Jacksonville, Fla. The steel-hulled passenger ship, launched in October 1925, was 387' long, 54' in breadth, and listed at 5897 gross tons. About
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Manasquan High School yearbook photo of Jack Nicholson.
April 22, 1937

Jack Nicholson

Legendary film actor John Joseph (Jack) Nicholson was born on April 22, 1937, in Neptune City. He lived there, then in Spring Lake, and attended Manasquan High School, where he was voted "Class Clown" by the Class of 1954. He
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