![]() Access to the Atlantic Ocean was important, as during this time Cranberry Inlet (now the Chadwick Beach area) was open. The Toms River area thrived, and its earliest settlers, of English origin, supported themselves by lumbering, charcoaling, whaling, fishing, farming, and iron making. It was one of many events celebrating the 225 th anniversary of Dover Township.ĭover Township, incorporated June 24, 1767, was carved from the southern section of Shrewsbury Township in Monmouth County. Over 40 of Luker’s direct descendants and their families attended the ceremony where Ocean County Historian Pauline Miller laid to rest the other stories. Only in 1992, with the dedication of a small footbridge in Huddy Park to his memory, was Thomas Luker officially recognized as the source of the “Tom” in Toms River. Most believed it was named for Thomas Luker, who came to the area around 1700 and married Princess Anne, daughter of the local Indian Chief. Some said it was named for Captain William Toms, others credit Old Indian Tom. The origin of the name and the year of the village's original settlement were unsolved mysteries for many years. The village of Toms River was christened in 1712, when a road was laid from Metedeconk over a bridge crossing the Goose Creek River, which soon changed its name to match the village. Plans include special events throughout the anniversary year including the rededication of Huddy Park on Jand many other special events sponsored by community groups such as the Toms River Business Improvement District, Ocean County College, Toms River Regional Schools, Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission, Toms River Chamber of Commerce, Ocean County Historical Society, Downtown Toms River, Friends of Ortley Beach, and Ocean County Library. 2017 is the 250 th (Semiquincentennial ) Anniversary of Toms River.
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