Quaker Bridge

A bridge and former tavern site on the Batsto River. In 1772 several groups of Quakers met while passing through on their way to their yearly meeting in Tuckerton and resolved to build a bridge across the Batsto River since fording the river had proved to be dangerous. Constructed of cedars felled from nearby swamps, the bridge became known as Quaker Bridge.

In 1809 Arthur Thompson built Thompson's Tavern near the bridge. The famous Tuckerton Stage Road passed over the bridge and the tavern provided a welcome respite for the weary traveler on their long ride through the Pines. The tavern continued operating until at least 1849.

Quaker Bridge is also famous for the discovery of the curly grass fern Schizaea pusilla by Dr. C. W. Eddy in 1805.