Irvington— From 1873–1891, the bustling port town of Irvington was actually known as Carter’s Creek Wharf or Carter’s Creek. It was poor mail delivery that facilitated a name change. The story goes that mail destined for Center Cross, near Bowler’s Wharf in Essex County, repeatedly made its way to Carter’s Creek and mail intended for Carter’s Creek was often delivered to Center Cross, instead. How this happened I cannot imagine except that the writing was either illegible or those loading the sacks of mail could not read well enough to know the difference. It became such a problem that the exasperated residents of Carter’s Creek Wharf opted for a name change as a solution to their problem. In 1891, the town voted to change its name to “Irvington” in honor of Captain Levin H. Irving, who had migrated here from Baltimore in 1866. In 1917, a tragic fire raged through Irvington. Until about 1933, Irvington had a very active steamboat wharf and a number of resorts that greeted visitors in the summer months. Wharton Grove was one of these favorite summer destinations. The Steamboat Era Museum has recorded
Carters Creek
personal histories of those who lived and visited here, as well as an unrivaled collection of steamboat artifacts, photos and history. Several homes from Irvington’s earlier era still stand as witness to Irvington’s founding families and its prominence during the 19th and early 20th century. Today, Irvington is known as one of the premier waterfront resort
communities in the nation. It is home of one of the top luxury and family resorts in the entire world and also one of the Top 10 Country Inns in America. Deep water marinas and a snug harbor await you by boat—as well as world class lodging, dining, tennis, spa therapy, professional services, boutique shopping, a private school and two world class golf courses—by land. Irvington truly is a
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