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The Toms River was known as Goose Creek until it was renamed in the early 18th century either for English captain William Toms, farmer and ferryman Thomas Luker, or a Native American named Tom. The settlement that was founded in 1712 along the river subsequently took the name as well.
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∙ 10y agoThomas Luker built a bridge and they named the town after him.
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Where is Tom's River in New Jersey?
Toms River is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Does new Jersey have a river and what one?
Toms River
Where is the Toms River Seaport Society in Toms River New Jersey located?
The address of the Toms River Seaport Society is: Po Box 1111, Toms River, NJ 08754-1111
What is the web address of the Toms River Seaport Society in Toms River New Jersey?
The web address of the Toms River Seaport Society is: http://tomsriverseaport.org
What congressional district is toms river New Jersey?
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What is one town in New Jersey?
Springfield, Westfield, Forked River, Toms River, etc.
When did Toms River Railroad end?
New Jersey Western Railroad ended in 1870.
Who is the mayor of Toms River NJ?
The mayor of Toms River, New Jersey during the 2012-2015 term is Thomas F. Kelaher.
When was Noah Perabo born?
Noah Perabo was born in Toms River, in New Jersey, USA.
When was Jason Medwin born?
Jason Medwin was born in Toms River, in New Jersey, USA.
What famous people live in toms river new jersey?
Carmen Torrise of the Porch Porch Pistols.
Who is the mayor of South Toms River New Jersey?
Honorable Joseph Makhandal Champagne, Jr., Esq.
