- Cape May County formed in 1692.
- Named after explorer Cornelius Jacobsen Mey.
- County seat is Cape May Court House.
- Located at New Jersey’s southern tip.
- Population exceeds 95,000 residents.
- Famous for beaches and tourism.
- Cape May Historic District features Victorian architecture.
- Cape May Lighthouse offers coastal views.
- Wildwood Boardwalk attracts summer visitors.
- Cape May Point State Park is popular for birdwatching.
- Tourism drives the local economy.
- The county has many barrier islands.
- Bird migration is a major attraction.
- Fishing remains an important industry.
- The Delaware Bay borders the county.
- The Atlantic Ocean shapes coastal communities.
- Cape May is America’s oldest seaside resort.
- Wineries and farms operate inland.
- The county includes many historic sites.
- Beaches draw millions of visitors yearly.
- Cape May County is New Jersey’s southernmost county.