Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove by Wayne T. Bell, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2000, is an illustrated exploration of a unique seaside community established in 1869 by a group of ministers and religious faithful on the North Jersey shore. This book details the origins of Ocean Grove, which began as a Methodist camp meeting community and evolved into a center for religious revivals. With a page count of 128, this edition provides insights into how the town flourished as transportation options expanded, allowing visitors to escape urban life for a retreat focused on religious renewal and recreation.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of Ocean Grove’s development over more than a century, highlighting its significance as a historical site. The book emphasizes the community’s architectural heritage, showcasing the largest collection of Victorian and early-twentieth-century structures in America. Additionally, it covers the tradition of summer camp meetings that have continued for over one hundred-thirty years, featuring notable speakers and guests. Ocean Grove serves as a detailed record of a community rich in history, offering a glimpse into its past and the enduring customs that define it.
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In 1869, a group of ministers and religious faithful established a permanent Methodist camp meeting community on the North Jersey shore. A state charter was issued one year later, and the community of Ocean Grove was born. Following the example set by other camp meetings, Ocean Grove became a center for religious revivals. The town continued to flourish as railroad and steamship lines transported passengers eager to escape the nearby crowded cities. For more than one hundred years, Ocean Grove has provided a retreat to those wishing to return to a life of religious renewal and recreation. Ocean Grove is a detailed look at the growth of this unique seaside community. Home to the largest aggregate of Victorian and early-twentieth-century structures in America, Ocean Grove
continues to provide its visitors with a glimpse into the past. Ocean Grove has maintained its custom of holding summer camp meetings for over one hundred-thirty years. These annual revivals have attracted such notable speakers and guests as William Jennings Bryan, Booker T. Washington, and Presidents Grant and Roosevelt to the Great Auditorium. Since its conception, Ocean Grove has been home to an uncommon history, making Ocean Grove a treasure.
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