Aserdaten, New Jersey facts for kids
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Aserdaten, New Jersey
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 Aserdaten, New Jersey
Location in Ocean County, New Jersey
Aserdaten, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Aserdaten, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Ocean |
| Township | Lacey |
| Elevation | 45 ft (14 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 882943 |
Aserdaten is a former community in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey. It is known as an "unincorporated community" and a "ghost town." This means it was once a small settlement but no longer has its own local government or many residents.
Where is Aserdaten?
Aserdaten is located in a special area called the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area. This area is part of the larger Pine Barrens. The Pine Barrens is a huge, mostly forested region in southern New Jersey. It's known for its unique plants and animals.
The Pine Barrens
The Pine Barrens is a large forest that covers a big part of New Jersey. It has sandy soil and many pine trees. This area is home to many different kinds of wildlife. It's a protected natural space.
History of Aserdaten
Aserdaten was once a small village. In 1893, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) officially noted it as a "village in Lacey Township." The USGS is a science agency that studies the Earth.
Cedar Bridge Lookout Tower
For many years, a special tower stood in the Aserdaten area. This was the Cedar Bridge Lookout Tower. Its job was to help spot forest fires. It was located in this remote area until 1983. Forest fire towers are important for protecting forests and nearby communities.
