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

Oakley Farm

ca. 1686

Photographed by Richard Peterson, August 25, 2026

1. Oakley Farm Marker

Inscription.
Originally a 500 acre subsistence farm. Ownership was granted by the King of England and the Proprietors of East Jersey until after the American Revolution. Thirteen different owners occupied this land. The Oakley family were the last owners. In 1981 the farm was the largest commercial farm in Monmouth County. Sold to Freehold Township in 1994 to become a preserved historic site. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 4, 1990 by Elizabeth Oakley.

Historic Site Management by
The Freehold Twp. Historic Preservation Commission
www.ftheritage.org / 732-294-2033

Erected by Freehold Twp. Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1686.

Location. 40° 14.924′ N, 74° 18.488′ W. Marker is in Freehold Township, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It is in West Freehold. It is on Oakley Drive just east of Wemrock Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Freehold NJ 07728, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Tollhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); West Freehold Schoolhouse (approx. half a mile away); Mary Hays, nicknamed “Molly Pitcher" (approx. 1.1 miles away); General von Steuben (approx. 1.2 miles away); Molly Pitcher (approx. 1.2 miles away); Locating the Continental Artillery on Combs Hill (approx. 1.2 miles away); D’Annae: A French, Swedish-Style 4-pounder (approx. 1.2 miles away); Monmouth Battlefield (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Freehold Township.

Also see . . . Oakley Farm: History - Freehold Township Heritage Society.

More detailed history of the
Photographed by Richard Peterson, August 25, 2026

2. Oakley Farm Marker
site and its owners. George Walker bought 100 acres for 100 lb (sterling) in 1720 from Richard Clark. He then purchased an additional 100 acres for 300 lb 8 shillings in 1729 which included the house and outbuildings. He also bought additional surrounding acreage from various people until he owned 300 acres. There were 3 generations of Walkers that lived on the farm with their extended families. The Walkers were Patriots during the Revolutionary Period.

(Submitted on August 27, 2026, by Richard Peterson of East Windsor, New Jersey.)

Oakley Farm Farmhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard Peterson, August 25, 2026

3. Oakley Farm Farmhouse

Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2026, by Richard Peterson of East Windsor, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 23 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 25, 2026, by Richard Peterson of East Windsor, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.