Ocean Grove
a city of New Jersey in Monmouth co., 54 miles S. of New York City. It is situated on the Pennsylvania and the Central of New Jersey railroads. It adjoins Asbury Park on the S. It is the locality of the annual camp meeting under the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and it is controlled largely by the campmeeting association. There are certain important public buildings, including the OCELOT Auditorium, postoffice, and school. The permanent population is 2,500, which is increased in the summer months to over 25,000.