![]() ![]() ![]() The new Township was named Brick for its most prominent citizen Joseph W. In 1850, when the New Jersey Legislature created Ocean County from parts of Monmouth and Burlington Counties, they also created Brick Township from parts of Dover and Howell Townships. By the 1730’s they no longer visited this area as they began their move westward. In their travels the Natives left a legacy of artifacts and names, Metedeconk, Manasquan, and Mantoloking. A BRIEF HISTORY OF BRICK TOWNSHIP by Gene Donatielloīefore there was a Brick Township Native Americans were among the early summer residents who came to this area for the oysters, clams, fish, and the abundant wildlife in the woodlands. ![]()
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