Ocean Grove was founded in as an outgrowth of the camp meeting movement in the United States, when a group of Methodist clergymen, led by William B. Osborn and Ellwood H. Ocean Grove remains the longest-active camp meeting site in the United States. On July 31, , Reverend W. Osborn, Reverend Stokes, and other Methodist ministers camped at a shaded, well-drained spot on New Jersey's seashore and decided to establish a permanent Christian camp meeting community called "Ocean Grove. By the following year paths were being graded, lots were sold, and plans were set in motion for a new town. It was named the "Beersheba" well, for an ancient well used by the Biblical patriarchs Abraham and Isaac, and is still in existence, [12] though belatedly connected to the town water system in

The Jersey Shore hosts a variety of events throughout the year, and an annual favorite is Jersey Pride! This fun-filled celebration has showcased the diversity of our oceanfront community for nearly 30 years. Jersey Pride joins together people from all walks of life in support of LGBTQ organizations and the incredible people within them.

Ocean Grove, Main Avenue. Blogfinger photo. OG came in second along with New Brunswick. Jersey City was first out of the eight cities that were ranked in New Jersey.