Manalapan Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Tennent Church
— Erected 1751 —
Photographed By R. C.
1. Tennent Church Marker
This famous church was the pastorate of Reverend William Tennent. It stands on the famous Battlefield of Monmouth.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 16.987′ N, 74° 19.621′ W. Marker is in Manalapan Township, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. Marker can be reached from Tennent Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 448 Tennent Road, Englishtown NJ 07726, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Tennent Soldiers and Sailors World War Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Tennant Church (about 400 feet away); Continental Soldiers Grave (about 400 feet away); Patriot Members of the Society of the Cincinnati (about 400 feet away); Perrine Hill Spring (approx. half a mile away); Molly Hays McCauley (approx. half a mile away); The Great Cannonade (approx. half
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Regarding Tennent Church. This 18th century Meeting House has endured the ravages of battle, storm, litigation, and time to remain one of America's most historically significant churches.
Also see . . .
1. Tennent Church Website. (Submitted on January 5, 2009, by R. C. of College Station, Texas.)
2. Old Tennent Church (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 5, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By R. C., January 2, 2009
2. DAR Marker on the Tennent Church
The Daughters of the American Revolution posted a marker here in 1901.
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3. Old Tennent Presbyterian Church
The "front" entrance to the church is actually on the side of the building.
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4. Old Tennent Presbyterian Church (Chimney side of building)
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5. Old Tennent Presbyterian Church
View of pews inside the church.
Photographed By R. C., January 2, 2009
6. Old Tennent Presbyterian Church Steeple
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7. Old Tennent Presbyterian Church
Hardware at the top and bottom of the windows indicate that the windows once had shutters.
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8. Old Tennent Presbyterian Church (alt view)
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9. Old Tennent Presbyterian Church
View from opposite side of building.
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10. Old Tennent Presbyterian Church
Button on front door of church can be pressed to play an audio recording of the church's history.
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11. Old Tennent Presbyterian Church
Outhouse behind the church.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2009, by R. C. of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,151 times since then and 164 times this year. Last updated on January 7, 2009, by R. C. of College Station, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on January 5, 2009, by R. C. of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
