Explore City of Absecon
Absecon is a welcoming South Jersey community that blends small-town character with convenient access to the Jersey Shore. Residents and visitors can enjoy Heritage Park, the Turner Cove Fishing Pier, the Faunce Landing Boat Ramp, and scenic views of Absecon Bay. The city offers year-round recreation, youth sports, community events, and concerts in the park. Absecon also provides residents with accessible municipal services, public safety resources, and helpful online information. With its rich history, active neighborhoods, and strong community spirit, Absecon is a place people are proud to call home.
Our History
Absecon began as a small settlement along the waterways and early roads of what was then Galloway Township. Shore Road, originally known as the King’s Highway, was built through the area in 1716. By 1774, the community was identified as the Village of Absecon. New Jersey Avenue began as a road to Robert Doughty’s mill in 1800, Church Street developed from the road to Samuel Cooper’s ferry in 1821, and Pitney Road was built in 1833.