The borough of Keansburg is in Monmouth County, New Jersey. In 1609, the Half Moon, captained by Henry Hudson, is thought to have landed on the shores of what is now Keansburg, although it may have been Sandy Hook. His crewmen were attacked by Native Americans when they went ashore, and John Colman was killed, becoming the first European to be killed by a Native American arrow. Between that time and the early 18th century, the land was acquired by Europeans, and settled by Dutch, English and Scottish. Initially known as Waackaack, it was later renamed Granville, and again renamed in 1884 for John Kean, who helped establish the first post office there.
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The official borough site offers news, announcements, and project reports, as well as meeting notices, a public calendar, agendas and minutes, and contacts for its administrative and departmental personnel.
http://www.keansburgboro.com/
The facilities includes dozens of rides and games, as well as over eighteen water slides, a kiddie lagoon and toddler area, pools, and other features. Its location, hours, and rates are presented.
http://www.keansburgamusementpark.com/
Open seven days a week, the pier's daily hours are posted, along with fishing reports, photographs, and information about pier facilities and contacts. Directions to the facility in Keansburg, New Jersey are given.
http://www.keansburgfishingpier.com/
Situated in Keansburg, along the bayshore of Monmouth County, New Jersey, the museum's location, hours of operation, contacts, and information about local history is published to the site.
http://www.keansburg-historical.org/
The public school system in Keansburg, New Jersey operates the Port Monmouth Road School, Joseph C. Caruso School, Joseph R. Bolger Middle School, and Keansburg High School, each of which are highlighted here, along with calendars, contacts, and announcements.
http://www.keansburg.k12.nj.us/
