New Jersey commemorates 250 years of the United States and our part in history
Southern Ocean County has plenty to share in the Revolutionary War, in fact you can visit an authentic tavern tucked in the Pinelands that is loaded with legends. On December 27, 1782, after searching for the notorious Captain John Bacon, Captain Richard Shreve of Burlington County Light Horse and Captain Edward Thomas of the Mansfield militia stopped with their men to refresh themselves at a nearby tavern. Bacon and his band of Loyalists surprised the Burlington militia and blocked their escape. As the militia gained the advantage, they were fired upon unexpectedly by a party of locals, who came to the aid and provided a diversion that allowed Bacon to escape. Among the Patriots, one was killed and four wounded. Four Loyalists were also wounded, including Captain Bacon.
Directions to Cedar Bridge Tavern
200 Old Cedar Bridge Road
Barnegat, New Jersey 08005
GPS: Cedar Bridge Tavern
From North – Toms River
Take Garden State Parkway South to Exit 69 CR-532 (Waretown)
Take the ramp toward Wells Mills
Turn Left on CR-532 – Travel 5.7 miles to RT72
Cross Route-72 West
Travel .1 miles West on C-532/610 (Warren Grove Road)
“Old Cedar Bridge Road” is on the right, park at the intersection
From East – Manahawkin/Barnegat/Long Beach Island
Take Route 72 West to intersection with CR-532 (Warren Grove Road)
Turn Left onto CR532/610
Travel .1 miles down Warren Grove Road
“Old Cedar Bridge Road” is on the right, park at the intersection
From South – Atlantic City/Tuckerton
Take Garden State Parkway North to Exit 57 CR-539 (Tuckerton)
Take CR-539 North 10.8 miles to Traffic Light Intersection – Route 72
Turn right onto Route 72 East 1.4 miles
Turn Right onto CR-532/610 (Warren Grove Road)
Travel .1 miles down Warren Grove Road
“Old Cedar Bridge Road” is on the right, park at the intersection
From West – Philadelphia/Camden/Cherry Hill
Take Route 72 East to Traffic Light Intersection with CR-539
Continue on Route 72 East 1.4 miles
Turn Right onto CR-532/610 (Warren Grove Road)
Travel .1 miles down Warren Grove Road
“Old Cedar Bridge Road” is on the right, park at the intersection
In addition, the Ocean County Culture and Heritage Commission is working on interpretations with Tuckerton Seaport, Rose’s Tavern (Kohr Ice Cream in Little Egg Harbor) and Block House in Manahawkin leading up to 2026!
