Little Beach, New Jersey

Little Beach, New Jersey

Little Beach is a barrier island along the coast of New Jersey. It is believed to be the last uninhabited barrier island left on the U.S. Atlantic coast.

The island is now part of the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. Access is permitted only to researchers, who must apply for a federal permit.

In the early 1900's, Little Beach was a community on the verge of becoming a major beach resort. Plans to build a bridge from the mainland were abandoned in 1929, forever isolating Little Beach. For that reason, some call it the "Lost Island of New Jersey."

A few signs of a once-active community remain: ruins of a lifesaving station, poles for power lines, an outhouse, and a deteriorating dock stretching the width of the island.

External links

* [http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/index?section=special_coverage&id=4191751# Channel 6 Action News (Philadelphia) coverage of Little Beach, New Jersey]


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