Freehold in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Monmouth Court House Site
Monmouth Court House
Used as Hospital
June 28, 1778.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1778.
Location. 40° 15.611′ N, 74° 16.467′ W. Marker is in Freehold, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 East Main Street, Freehold NJ 07728, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Columbia Triumphant Park and Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Peter’s Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); Corp. James A. Gere (about 600 feet away); Monmouth Battle Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Battle of Monmouth Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Revolutionary Ancestors of Monmouth Court House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Abraham Lincoln (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Freehold.
More about this marker. Marker is on a large stone in a planter at the base of a tree in front of the former court house which is now the Hall of Records. During the Battle of Monmouth, Freehold was known as Monmouth Court House.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,812 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 13, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.