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Along Main Street in Tuckerton are several shops and stores. South of [[County Route 539 (New Jersey)|County Route 539]], Main Street is bounded by Lake Pohatcong, which features a [[Duck decoy (model)|duck decoy]]-shaped billboard advertising the annual Decoy Show held in September at nearby Tip Seaman Park. During the Holidays, the duck is replaced with a [[Christmas tree]]. In 1995, a boardwalk was installed along the side of the road overhanging the lake. Also on Main Street is [[Stewart's Drive-In]], which has been open continually since the 1970s.
Along Main Street in Tuckerton are several shops and stores. South of [[County Route 539 (New Jersey)|County Route 539]], Main Street is bounded by Lake Pohatcong, which features a [[Duck decoy (model)|duck decoy]]-shaped billboard advertising the annual Decoy Show held in September at nearby Tip Seaman Park. During the Holidays, the duck is replaced with a [[Christmas tree]]. In 1995, a boardwalk was installed along the side of the road overhanging the lake. Also on Main Street is [[Stewart's Drive-In]], which has been open continually since the 1970s.
==Climate==
==Climate==
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Tuckerton has a [[Humid subtropical climate|humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Tuckerton has a [[Humid subtropical climate|humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=998882&cityname=Tuckerton%2C+New+Jersey%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Tuckerton, New Jersey]</ref>


==References==
==References==

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Tuckerton, New Jersey
Borough
Borough of Tuckerton
Map of Tuckerton in Ocean County. Inset: Location of Ocean County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Map of Tuckerton in Ocean County. Inset: Location of Ocean County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Tuckerton, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Tuckerton, New Jersey
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyOcean
IncorporatedFebruary 18, 1901
Named forEbenezer Tucker
Government
[3]
 • TypeBorough
 • MayorGeorge "Buck" Evans (term ends December 31, 2014)[1]
 • AdministratorJenny Gleghorn[2]
 • ClerkGrace Di Elmo[2]
Area
[4]
 • Total3.804 sq mi (9.851 km2)
 • Land3.364 sq mi (8.712 km2)
 • Water0.440 sq mi (1.139 km2)  11.56%
 • Rank304th of 566 in state
16th of 33 in county[4]
Elevation
[5]
0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2010 Census)[6][7][8][9]
 • Total3,347
 • Estimate 
(2012[10])
3,365
 • Rank437th of 566 in state
17th of 33 in county[11]
 • Density995.1/sq mi (384.2/km2)
  • Rank382nd of 566 in state
19th of 33 in county[11]
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP code
08087[12][13]
Area code(s)609 Exchanges: 294, 296, 812[14]
FIPS code3402974210Template:GR[4][15]
GNIS feature ID885422Template:GR[4]
Websitewww.tuckertonborough.com

Tuckerton is a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, named for founder Ebenezer Tucker (1758–1845), and was a port of entry, but not the third Port of Entry as commonly believed, in the United States [16] As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 3,347,[7][8][9] reflecting a decline of 170 (-4.8%) from the 3,517 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 469 (+15.4%) from the 3,048 counted in the 1990 Census.[17]

Tuckerton was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 18, 1901, from portions of Little Egg Harbor Township.[18]

The borough is surrounded by Little Egg Harbor Township, but is politically independent. Because Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor share the same 08087 ZIP code and Little Egg Harbor has no true "downtown" area, many refer to Little Egg Harbor and surrounding suburbs as "Tuckerton".

Tuckerton is home to the Tuckerton Seaport, a working maritime museum and village.

History

The intersection of U.S. Route 9 and CR 539 seen in Winter 2005

The area that is now Tuckerton was settled in 1698.[19] Some of the early settlers were Andrews, Falkinburgs, Shourds, Ongs, Willets[20] and Osborns. Edward Andrews settled on the east side of the Pohatcong Creek; his brother, Mordecia Andrews settled on the west side of the same creek. Edward, tired of going to Mount Holly Township with his grain, constructed a cedar log grist mill on the site of a dam built by beavers at the mouth of what is known as Tuckerton Creek.[21] He built the grist mill in 1704, and it still stands to this day.

Tuckerton became a Port of Entry of the United States, but not the third port as is commonly believed, with Ebenezer Tucker appointed Collector, his commission bearing the date March 21, 1791 signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. It was six years later that Tuckerton became a post town with Reuben Tucker as its first postmaster.

Former names of the town included "Andrew Mills", "Middle-of-the-Shore", "Clamtown", "Quakertown", and "Fishtown". In March 1789, Ebenezer Tucker hosted a feast at the then-named Clamtown for the residents at which time they officially changed the name to Tuckerton.[22]

In 1816, Isaac Jenkins established the first stage line between Tuckerton and Philadelphia, making one trip a week, each trip taking two days travel each way. John D. Thompson, Esq., bought the line in 1828 and ran the stages each way in a day and carried the mail. The stages and vessels were the only public conveyances to the cities until 1871 when the Tuckerton Railroad was built.

What was probably New Jersey's first summer resort was on Tucker's Island off shore from Little Egg Harbor. The island sported boarding houses, private cottages, and a school. In 1848 a Lighthouse was erected there, with Eben Rider as its first light keeper. In 1869 the Little Egg Harbor Lifesaving's Station was constructed there. Also known as Sea Haven, the island contained two hotels. The island was wiped away in a storm, including its majestic lighthouse, which fell into the sea. At the Tuckerton Seaport Museum a re-created lighthouse has been built as well as other re-created buildings that were on Tuckers Island. In the lighthouse there are several wall mounted pictures preserving the instant that the original lighthouse fell into the sea. The original island remains under water.

The area surrounding present-day Tuckerton was part of Burlington County until 1891 when it joined with Ocean County. Tuckerton was established in March 1901[18] with its first Mayor being Frank R. Austin.

Geography

Tuckerton is located at 39°35′31″N 74°20′01″W / 39.592075°N 74.333511°W / 39.592075; -74.333511 (39.592075,-74.333511). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 3.804 square miles (9.851 km2), of which 3.364 square miles (8.712 km2) is land and 0.440 square miles (1.139 km2) (11.56%) is water.Template:GR[4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19101,268—
19201,106−12.8%
19301,42929.2%
19401,320−7.6%
19501,3320.9%
19601,53615.3%
19701,92625.4%
19802,47228.3%
19903,04823.3%
20003,51715.4%
20103,347−4.8%
2012 (est.)3,365[10]0.5%
Population sources: 1910-2000[23]
1910-1920[24] 1910[25] 1910-1930[26]
1930-1990[27] 2000[28][29] 2010[6][7][8][9]

Census 2010

Template:USCensusDemographics

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $53,209 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,943) and the median family income was $61,677 (+/- $10,244). Males had a median income of $50,139 (+/- $5,122) versus $43,963 (+/- $14,203) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $24,974 (+/- $3,410). About 6.7% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.8% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.[30]

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States CensusTemplate:GR there were 3,517 people, 1,477 households, and 921 families residing in the borough. The population density was 961.7 people per square mile (371.0/km2). There were 1,971 housing units at an average density of 539.0 per square mile (207.9/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.90% White, 0.40% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.10% of the population.[28][29]

There were 1,477 households out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.02.[28][29]

In the borough the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.[28][29]

The median income for a household in the borough was $40,042, and the median income for a family was $49,528. Males had a median income of $35,799 versus $30,583 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $20,118. About 5.9% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.[28][29]

Government

The Tuckerton Seaport and Lake Pohatcong

Local government

Tuckerton is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected on an at-large basis. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.[3]

As of 2013, the Mayor of the Borough of Tuckerton is George "Buck" Evans (R; term ends December 31, 2014). Members of the Borough Council (with party, term-end year and committee chairmanship in parentheses) are Council President James R. Edwards (R, 2014; Public Works/Water and Sewer), Anthony I. Foglia (R, 2013; Police and Law Enforcement), Susan R. Marshall (R, 2013; Community Affairs), Doris F. Mathisen (R, 2015; Administration, Regulations and Legislation), John Schwartz (R, 2014; Finance and Labor Negotiations) and Ryan M. Short (R, 2015; Public Buildings and Grounds).[31][32][33]

Federal, state and county representation

Tuckerton is located in the 2nd Congressional District[34] and is part of New Jersey's 9th state legislative district.[8][35][36] Prior to the 2010 Census, Tuckerton had been part of the 3rd Congressional District, a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections.[37]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew (R, Dennis Township).[38] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[39] and George Helmy (Mountain Lakes, term ends 2024).[40][41]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 9th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Carmen Amato (R, Lacey Township) and in the General Assembly by Greg Myhre (R, Stafford Township) and Brian E. Rumpf (R, Little Egg Harbor Township).[42] Template:NJ Governor

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Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 2,349 registered voters in Tuckerton, of which 370 (15.8%) were registered as Democrats, 836 (35.6%) were registered as Republicans and 1,141 (48.6%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 2 voters registered to other parties.[43] Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 70.2% (vs. 63.2% in Ocean County) were registered to vote, including 89.0% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 82.6% countywide).[43][44]

In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 54.9% of the vote here (886 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 43.0% (694 votes) and other candidates with 1.5% (24 votes), among the 1,614 ballots cast by the borough's 2,417 registered voters, for a turnout of 66.8%.[45] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 60.6% of the vote here (912 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 37.5% (565 votes) and other candidates with 1.1% (24 votes), among the 1,506 ballots cast by the borough's 2,243 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 67.1.[46]

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 60.1% of the vote here (656 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 30.0% (327 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 6.5% (71 votes) and other candidates with 1.6% (18 votes), among the 1,091 ballots cast by the borough's 2,400 registered voters, yielding a 45.5% turnout.[47]

Education

Students in public school for pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade are served by the Tuckerton School District. Students attend the Tuckerton Elementary School, which had an enrollment of 322 students as of the 2010-11 school year (based on enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics).[48]

Public school students in grades 7 - 12 attend the schools of the Pinelands Regional School District, which also serves students from Bass River Township, Eagleswood Township and Little Egg Harbor Township.[49][50] Schools in the district (with 2010-11 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[51]) are Pinelands Regional Junior High School (883 students in grades 7-9) and Pinelands Regional High School (940 students in grades 10-12).[52]

Media

Tuckerton is home to the tallest structure in New Jersey, a tower standing at 1,000 feet (300 m), which transmits Philadelphia Telemundo affiliate WWSI and radio station WBBO, which is known as "Hit 106".

99.7 WBHX-FM is licensed to Tuckerton. The transmitter is located in Long Beach Island in Beach Haven. The station is heard up to the Toms River area, and as far south as Atlantic City. This station simulcasts "The Breeze" format from 107.1 WWZY in Long Branch.

Tuckerton is also a cable landing point of the submarine communication cables TAT-14 and GlobeNet.[53]

Attractions

Stewart's Drive-In is a popular local restaurant

The Tuckerton Seaport, which is located in the center of town on Main Street, is a working maritime museum and village, which features several re-created historic buildings and has been a major attraction since its 2000 opening.

Along Main Street in Tuckerton are several shops and stores. South of County Route 539, Main Street is bounded by Lake Pohatcong, which features a duck decoy-shaped billboard advertising the annual Decoy Show held in September at nearby Tip Seaman Park. During the Holidays, the duck is replaced with a Christmas tree. In 1995, a boardwalk was installed along the side of the road overhanging the lake. Also on Main Street is Stewart's Drive-In, which has been open continually since the 1970s.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Tuckerton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[54]

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