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Looking east along Bay Avenue at Main Street (Route 9) in downtown Barnegat

Notable Neighborhoods of Barnegat Township Barnegat Village

Barnegat's historic downtown, where Bay Avenue meets Main Street and the township's story began.

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The Short Take

Barnegat Village At A Glance

Barnegat Village is the township's historic downtown. It grew up at the crossroads of Bay Avenue and Main Street (Route 9), and the township zones it Village Commercial to protect its village character. Settlers bought 500 acres along today's East Bay Avenue in 1759, and the Quaker Meeting House there dates to 1767.

Sources: Barnegat Township Master Plan; NJTGO, Barnegat. Checked September 2026.

The Mary Etta Cox House, a historic home in Barnegat. Photo: Smallbones, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Known For History You Can Walk

East Bay Avenue was once the hub of colonial trade, with taverns, shipyards, stores and a blacksmith. Today the Barnegat Historical Society's Heritage Village on East Bay Avenue includes the Lippincott-Falkinburg House, the Edwards House, a butcher shop and a barbershop.

Sources: Barnegat Township Master Plan; The SandPaper, Heritage Village. Checked September 2026.

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Flood Zones And Schools

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Barnegat is served by the Barnegat Township School District. District schools near the village include the Robert L. Horbelt School (104 Burr St) and the Lillian M. Dunfee School (128 Barnegat Blvd S), and Barnegat High School is at 180 Bengal Blvd. Ask the district which school serves a specific address.

School information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and boundaries change often. Verify enrollment with the school district.

Source: Barnegat Township School District. Checked September 2026.

Barnegat Village Q&A

Common questions, each with its source. Checked October 2026.

Where is downtown Barnegat?

At the crossroads of Bay Avenue and Main Street (Route 9), the township's historic hub. Source: Barnegat Township Master Plan.

Is there a historic district in Barnegat?

Yes. The Barnegat Historic District covers the old village, and exterior changes need Planning Board and Historic Preservation Commission approval. Source: Barnegat Township Master Plan.

What is the Heritage Village?

The Barnegat Historical Society's museum grounds on East Bay Avenue, with the Lippincott-Falkinburg House, the Edwards House, a butcher shop and a barbershop. Source: The SandPaper, Heritage Village.

How old is Barnegat Village?

Land along today's East Bay Avenue was bought in 1759, and the Quaker Meeting House there was built in 1767. Source: Barnegat Township Master Plan.

Is there a trail near downtown Barnegat?

The Barnegat Branch Trail starts at Burr Street at the edge of downtown and runs north toward Lacey and Toms River. Source: Ocean County Planning, Barnegat Branch Trail.

Does Barnegat have a beach?

Yes, a free bay beach on Bayshore Drive, east of the village. Source: PhillyDaily free beaches guide.

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