Long Branch, NJ was incorporated in 1867 after being separated from Ocean Township. It has been a popular resort town since the late 18th century and has been visited by at least 8 US Presidents, giving the local beach park its name, Seven President’s Park. President Ulysses S. Grant spent his summers in Long Branch during his presidency.
The once-famous Long Branch Pier was destroyed by fire in 1987. Much of the city is commonly referred to by the various sections of the City including Branchport, East Long Branch, Elberon, Hollywood, Kensington Park, North Long Branch, Pleasure Bay, and West End. The former site of the pier has since been rebuilt at Pier Village which is very popular with tourists looking to visit the beach, enjoy a great meal, or do some boutique shopping. SERVPRO was proud to provide Covid cleaning to many of these businesses during the lockdowns. The area along lower Broadway has been significant change and is designated to be a home for various arts in the near future.
Long Branch has a combined Fire Department consisting of both volunteers and a paid division. They respond to fires within the town as well as support nearby communities through mutual aid agreements. In their response area are homes and businesses of every type and age including Monmouth Medical Center and NJ Transit Rail facilities.
Singer Bruce Springsteen was born in Long Branch. Prominent residents of the town have included Phil Villapiano who played in 4 Super Bowls with the Oakland Raiders, Congressman Frank Pallone, NFL Linebacker Sam Mills, and lead singer of the band B-52’s, Fred Schneider.
