Asbury Park New Jersey Information
Asbury Park, New Jersey, got its start in 1871 when James A. Bradley, a New York manufacturer, bought an uninhabited 500-acre tract of woodland for $90,000. In poor health, Bradley sought refuge and peace in the town. After a short stay in Asbury Park and with his health restored, Bradley threw all his energies into building a seashore resort that would be “second to none.” The city was named in honor of Bishop Francis Asbury and Asbury Park was incorporated as a City on March 25, 1897.
