Freehold in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
By Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
1. Historic St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Marker
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places March 19, 1998
First Service – October 10, 1701
Construction begun on this site – July 1771
Restoration program 1996-2002
Made possible by grants from
The New Jersey Historic Trust, State of New Jersey
The Monmouth County Historical Commission
and the gifts of members and friends.
Location. 40° 15.572′ N, 74° 16.567′ W. Marker is in Freehold, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. Marker is on Throckmorton Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 Throckmorton 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. Corp. James A. Gere (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Peter’s Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Monmouth Court House Site (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Columbia Triumphant Park and Statue (about 800 feet away); Revolutionary Ancestors of Monmouth Court House
By Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
2. Historic St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Marker
During the Revolutionary War, St. Peter's Church was used by the armies of each side. The Americans used the church as a barracks and an ammunition depot, while the British used it as a hospital during and after the June 18, 1778 Battle of Monmouth.
Categories. • Churches & Religion •
By Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
3. Historic St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
The marker can be seen to the left of the door of the church.
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on March 2, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 2, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.
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