Below are stories about the history of Matawan Township and Aberdeen Township, including the neighborhoods of Cliffwood, Cliffwood Beach, River Gardens, Santa Fe, Oak Shades, Freneau, and Strathmore.
Cliffwood House
The Cliffwood House was a resort hotel built in the 1850’s in Matavan Township by New York City lawyer and land baron Henry L Clarke. He bought many acres of [...]
The Pirate Ship
Land developer Morrisey & Walker established the Treasure Lake section of Cliffwood Beach in Matawan Township (present day Aberdeen) in 1924. As part of their ad campaign, they decided to [...]