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Treasure Island, New Jersey

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Shore Properties 1005238

In May 1888, Robert Louis Stevenson spent about a month in Brielle, New Jersey along the Manasquan River. On the river, just north of Point Pleasant, NJ, is a small wooded island, then commonly known as "Osborn Island". One day Stevenson visited the island and was so impressed he whimsically re-christened it "Treasure Island" and carved his initials into a bulkhead. This took place five years after he had completed the novel, Treasure Island. To this day, many still refer to the island as such.

Treasure Island NJThe Manasquan River is a 26.5-mile-long waterway in central New Jersey. It flows from central Monmouth County, beginning in Freehold Township, to the Atlantic Ocean, where it empties between the communities of Manasquan and Point Pleasant via the Manasquan Inlet. It widens greatly as it nears the ocean, making it ideal for boating, and is a very popular recreational area of the Jersey Shore. The Manasquan River and Inlet is the northernmost terminus of the Intracoastal Waterway.

The river marks the traditional boundary between North Jersey and South Jersey; it separates Monmouth and Ocean County and marks the border between rich, fertile soil to the north and the sandier soil of the "Pine Barrens" to the south.

Situated in the middle of the river east of the New Jersey Route 70 highway bridge and adjacent to the former Point Pleasant Hospital site and Point Pleasant Canal entrance is a sizable island only accessible by boat that is a popular spot for picnics and recreation. The island includes a sandy beach area and is mainly covered with trees. The water surrounding the island is deep enough to accommodate boat traffic, and boaters normally beach their boats on the sand while they enjoy a day of relaxation on the island. It is now officially named Nienstedt Island, honoring the family who donated it to the borough.

"Treasure Island" is frequented by river traffic as a place to rest weary arms (after a long paddle), or just a nice place to relax and have a drink. The island itself offers multiple trails crisscrossing the woods, beach areas that allow anyone to come ashore, and a nice relaxing atmosphere.    

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Comments (5)

Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Interesting post! I had no idea that Robert Louis Stevenson had been to NJ!

Apr 20, 2012 01:26 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Very nice localism post...I love "lore".   You paint an alluring picture of your area.

Apr 20, 2012 01:50 AM
Karl Hess
Keller Williams Shore Properties - Barnegat, NJ
on The Jersey Shore

Wayne and jean..thanks for the comment...The Jersey Shore was as popular back then as it is now...maybe moreso.

Apr 20, 2012 06:15 AM
Karl Hess
Keller Williams Shore Properties - Barnegat, NJ
on The Jersey Shore

Li, thank you...lots of "lore" in the mid-atlantic states and along The Jersey Shore.

Apr 20, 2012 06:16 AM
Anonymous
Patrick Hender

been going to.osborn island since the 70's.just bought a boat now I take my family and we live it.truely a treasure .it was funny there is a swing in the middle of the island near the plax and my doughter said this is the real treasure.lol.the hot dog boat regularly visits so hot food is avail or bring subs.watch out for poison ivy.I wish they could have the goats they used to eat the poison ivy on island beach come and eat all the ivy on treasure island so you can explore the woods more.if you have boat or kyak its a must for fun day .a true nj treasure.

Jun 15, 2015 12:11 AM
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