Holly Beach City, New Jersey facts for kids
Holly Beach City was a small town, also known as a "borough," that existed in Cape May County, New Jersey, in the United States. It was a separate town from 1885 until 1912.
The Story of Holly Beach City
The town of Holly Beach first became an official borough on April 14, 1885. This happened because the New Jersey Legislature (which is like the state's law-making group) passed a special law. Before that, people in the area voted on March 31, 1885, to decide if they wanted to become a borough. This vote is called a referendum. The land for the new borough came from parts of Lower Township.
A few years later, on April 1, 1890, the borough was officially re-established. This was also based on another vote held the day before.
Then, on May 4, 1897, the borough changed its name and was re-established again as Holly Beach City.
Finally, on January 1, 1912, Holly Beach City became part of a new, bigger town called Wildwood, New Jersey. At that point, Holly Beach City stopped being its own separate borough.
People Who Lived in Holly Beach City
Some interesting people lived in Holly Beach City during its time:
- Jeanette DuBois Meech (1835–1911) was an evangelist and an industrial educator. An evangelist is someone who shares religious messages, and an industrial educator teaches practical skills for jobs.
- Charles L. Walters (c. 1862–1894) was a politician. This means he worked in the government. He served in the New Jersey General Assembly, which is a part of New Jersey's state government that helps make laws.
