If you enjoy rustic and rural photographer this place is a dream come true. Heralded as New Jersey's most isolated Community this lovely little seaside town of Grassy Sound is far away from the tourist crowds plaguing the rest of New Jersey's vacation spots.
It only has a population of about 50 people and is technically part of Middle Township.
There are about 30 homes left here, some no more than fishing shacks. A narrow boardwalk leads from home to home over the marsh. If you live here you must park your car hundreds of yards from your home at the road, and walk the boardwalk to your home. Most homes have wagons to transport their groceries and supplies from car back to home.
Local wet land laws prevent any further construction at Grassy Sound; the newest home here dates back to 1964. Visiting here you get the feeling that it appeared the same 50 or even 100 years ago.
(There is not a lot of information on line about Grassy Sound, credit for this information goes to Peter Genovese and his wonderful book "New Jersey Curiosities".)
See more photos of Grassy Sound by clicking here.
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