Manalapan Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Tennent Church

— Erected 1751 —

Photographed by R. C.

1. Tennent Church Marker

Inscription. 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: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 40° 16.987′ N, 74° 19.621′ W. Marker is in Manalapan Township, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Jersey

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of

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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 a mile away); An Inspiring Commander in Chief (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manalapan Township.

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 . . . Old Tennent Church. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 5, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

DAR Marker on the Tennent Church image. Click for more information.

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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Old Tennent Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C.

3. Old Tennent Presbyterian Church

The "front" entrance to the church is actually on the side of the building.

Old Tennent Presbyterian Church (Chimney side of building) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C.

4. Old Tennent Presbyterian Church (Chimney side of building)

Photographed by R. C.

5. Old Tennent Presbyterian Church

View of pews inside the church.

Old Tennent Presbyterian Church Steeple image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C., January 2, 2009

6. Old Tennent Presbyterian Church Steeple

Photographed by R. C.

7. Old Tennent Presbyterian Church

Hardware at the top and bottom of the windows indicate that the windows once had shutters.

Old Tennent Presbyterian Church (alt view) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C.

8. Old Tennent Presbyterian Church (alt view)

Photographed by R. C.

9. Old Tennent Presbyterian Church

View from opposite side of building.

Photographed by R. C.

10. Old Tennent Presbyterian Church

Button on front door of church can be pressed to play an audio recording of the church's history.

Photographed by R. C.

11. Old Tennent Presbyterian Church

Outhouse behind the church.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,720 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on January 7, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on January 5, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.