Cape May

Cape May is the northern cape of Delaware Bay along the Atlantic coast of the United States. It lies within the state of New Jersey.

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Delaware Bay - Atlantic - United States - New Jersey

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The town of Cape May Point, New Jersey occupies the southernmost tip of Cape May.

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Cape May is a popular tourist town due to its unique Victorian architecture and its beautiful, but crowded, beaches.

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The town has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1620 by a Dutch captain named Cornelius Jacobsen Mey. It became a popular seaside resort in the 18th century and was considered one of the finest resorts in America by the 19th century.

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Cornelius Jacobsen Mey - 18th century - 19th century

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Cape May was designated as a National Historic Landmark City in 1976, which mandates that all its Victorian architecture must remain unchanged.

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National Historic Landmark City - 1976

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