Port Norris History

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Port Norris, New Jersey, is a small town located where the Maurice River mets the Delaware Bay. Established in 1811, the town has a rich history as a major center for oysters. The Historical Society was created to preserve this history.

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The 21st Century
January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2100

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Port Norris Pickings
The "Port Norris Pickings" were published in Bridgeton, NJ by the Dollar Weekly newspaper.
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The PNHS does its best to document and source all history. If you have any information to add or correct please let us know. Email us web@historicportnorris.org