The borough of Island Heights is in Ocean County, New Jersey. Originally known as Doctor Johnson's Island, as it was included in a patent granted to him in 1680, it was later know as Dillon's Island, probably for a prominent Toms River man by the name of James Dillon. The island changed hands several times before it was incorporated as a borough in 1887, and named for its position on a steep bluff above Toms River.
Recommended Resources
The restored 1920s "cottage style" bed and breakfast facility is located on a bluff overlooking the Toms River in Island Heights, New Jersey. A profile of the cottage, room information, driving directions, and contacts are posted.
http://www.cottageontheriver.com/
Island Heights School District
Offering a K-6th grade curriculum, the public school system in Island Heights, New Jersey is featured, including faculty and administrative contacts, a school calendar, handbook, board agendas, and policy information.
http://www.islandheights.k12.nj.us/
Island Heights United Methodist Church
The Island Heights, New Jersey UMC is highlighted, with a statement of beliefs, service times, church calendar, newsletter, map and directions to the church facilities.
http://www.ihumc.org/
Island Heights Volunteer Fire Company
The Island Heights, New Jersey VFD has been in service since 1895, currently providing one hundred percent fire and rescue response to the borough of Island Heights, Toms River Township, and neighboring barrier island communities. Its history, membership policies, apparatus, and contacts are featured.
http://www.ihvfc.com/
Founded in 1898, the private club offers sailing and junior sailing instruction and activities. Its history, membership information, schedules, and photographs are featured.
http://www.ihyc.com/
The official municipal site offers public notices, a calendar of events, and contacts for the borough's administrative and departmental offices. An overview and photographs of the community are included.
http://www.islandheightsboro.com/
The Island Heights, New Jersey museum features the home and studio of John Frederick Peto, a 19th century artist known for his still life paintings. Family owned for a hundred and fifteen years, the home was acquired by a benefactor in 2005, now serving as a museum of his work and life. A schedule of upcoming events is published.
http://petomuseum.org/
