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

Tollhouse

ca. 1850

Photographed by Richard Peterson, August 25, 2026

1. Tollhouse Marker

Inscription. One of the last two remaining structures of its kind in New Jersey. Used on most main roads in New Jersey until early 20th century. Co-ops of farmers would maintain roads and then charge a toll of 2.5 cents for a one horse/buggy and 5 cents for a team of horses/wagon. There was no public maintenance of roads until the early 1900’s.

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

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 40° 14.927′ N, 74° 18.511′ W. Marker is in Freehold Township, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It is in West Freehold. It is on Oakley Drive 0 miles east of Wemrock Road, on the left when traveling east. On the grounds of the Oakley Farm Museum, just behind the Tollhouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Freehold NJ 07728, 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

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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: Oakley Farm (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.

Tollhouse with Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard Peterson, August 25, 2026

2. Tollhouse with Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2026, by Richard Peterson of East Windsor, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 26 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 25, 2026, by Richard Peterson of East Windsor, New Jersey. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.