Breton Woods, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Breton Woods, New Jersey
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At the center of Breton Woods along CR 528
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 Breton Woods, New Jersey
Location in Ocean County, New Jersey
Breton Woods, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Breton Woods, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Ocean |
| Township | Brick |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 874918 |
Breton Woods is a small, quiet community. It is located within Brick Township in Ocean County, New Jersey. An "unincorporated community" means it's not a separate town with its own government. Instead, it's part of a larger township.
This community is found near the Metedeconk River. A main road, Mantoloking Road (County Route 528), cuts right through the middle of it. Most of Breton Woods is made up of small, one-story houses called bungalows. These homes are spread out along the smaller roads in the area. You'll also find some businesses along Mantoloking Road.
There's a 31-acre wooded area nearby also known as Breton Woods. This land used to belong to the Archdiocese of Trenton, which is a religious organization. They once thought about using the land for a cemetery.
A Look Back: The History of Breton Woods
Breton Woods was created in the 1930s. At that time, property developers planned it as a place for summer homes. People would come here to enjoy their vacations.
A post office was opened in Breton Woods in 1937. This allowed people living there to send and receive mail easily. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1960.
