Mays Landing, New Jersey is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Hamilton Township, in Atlantic County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the CDP population was 2,321. It is the county seat of Atlantic County.. The community was named for Captain George May, who sailed the Great Egg Harbor River in 1740, and ourchased land in the area in 1756. Mays Landing is in the southern Pinelands.

Hamilton Township’s origins are directly tied to the Great Egg Harbor River and its tributaries which run through it. George May built a shipyard and trading post near Babcock Creek in 1756. From 1830 to 1880, more than two hundred vessels were built along the Great Egg Harbor River with lumber from native forests and iron from Weymouth foundries. Half of them were produced at Mays Landing. But by the end of century, wood shipbuilding began to disappear due to the lack of suitable timber. Iron was then substituted for hull construction.

The Township of Hamilton in the County of Atlantic was incorporated February 5, 1813, and is the largest municipality, in size, in the State of New Jersey (115 square miles). Today, Hamilton Township, New Jersey is a unique mix of two worlds: rural forest and bustling suburb. The western three-quarters of the township is rural pine forest protected from dense development by Pinelands Commission restrictions and large preserved tracts of land.

In stark contrast, the eastern quarter of Hamilton Township has developed as a suburban-like area due to its status as a Pinelands Regional Growth Area (RGA). Mandated to absorb growth fueled by Atlantic City, Hamilton’s RGA now is home to the majority of its 23,000 residents. It is also home to over 3 million square feet of first class retail establishments including Hamilton Mall and Consumer Square. Hamilton offers housing for families, seniors and singles in all price ranges.

The historic village of Mays Landing in Hamilton Township also has the distinction of being the County Seat of Atlantic County since 1837. Hamilton is also home to Atlantic Cape Community College; Atlantic County Institute of Technology; Atlantic County Justice Facility; the County Court Complex; and the main branch of the Atlantic County Library.

The Township of Hamilton is viewed by many of its long-time residents as the perfect place to live. Its historical charm, fine restaurants, local shops, marinas and a great view of the river from Gaskil Park complements the best shopping around with the Hamilton Mall and large retail outlets. Boating, camping, and exploring the vast areas of the surrounding Atlantic County Park System are some of the more common area activities for residents and their guests. An area locals call the cove is convenient for sunbathing on a little beach by the Lake Lenape.

Today, the Great Egg Harbor River and Lake Lenape are recreational resources used by local residents and visitors alike. As its popularity grows, Hamilton will continue to grow, still offering a modern community with all the amenities of suburban life while preserving its peaceful lifestyle of a rural community and the rich history of Historic Mays Landing Village.

For more information on activities in and around Mays Landing, New Jersey, visit:

• Mays Landing/Hamilton Township, NJ
• Atlantic County, NJ
• Atlantic City Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Mays Landing, NJ Real Estate Summary on IDCide
• Mays Landing, NJ on CityTownInfo.com
• Mays Landing, NJ Google Earth Map
• View Mays Landing, NJ Area Jobs on Career Builder
• View Mays Landing, NJ Area Jobs on Yahoo HotJobs
• Mays Landing, New Jersey on Wikipedia.com
• Mays Landing, New Jersey on epodunk

For more information on activities in and around South Jersey, including Atlantic County, New Jersey, visit:

• Atlantic City Tourism
• Southern Shore Region Tourism
• New Jersey Tourism: Jersey Shore
• New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route
• The State of New Jersey

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