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

Old Tennant Church

1778 - 1901

Photographed by Bryan Olson, circa July 2003

1. Old Tennant Church Marker

Inscription. In grateful remembrance of patriots who, on Sabbath June 28,1778, gained the victory which was the turning point in the War for Independence, and to mark a memorable spot on the battlefield of Monmouth.

[Plaque located opposite main marker]:
This edifice was erected in 1751, and was used as a hospital during the Battle of Monmouth, June 28, 1778.

Erected 1901 by Daughters of the American Revoultion.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1830.

Location. 40° 17.027′ N, 74° 19.563′ W. Marker is in Manalapan Township, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It can be reached from Tennent Road (County Route 3) 0.1 miles south of Craig Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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 this marker: Continental Soldiers Grave (here, next to this marker); Patriot Members of the Society of the Cincinnati (a few steps from this marker); Old Tennent Soldiers and Sailors World War Monument (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Tennent Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Perrine Hill Spring (approx. 0.4 miles away); Molly Hays McCauley (approx. 0.4 miles 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.

Related Tennent Church plaque<br>(opposite main marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C.

2. Related Tennent Church plaque
(opposite main marker)

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. The DAR Marker is to the left of the front doors and the plaque is to the right.

Old Tennant Church and cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bryan Olson, July 2003

4. Old Tennant Church and cemetery

Old Tennant Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bryan Olson, circa July 2003

5. Old Tennant Church

Old Tennant Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bryan Olson

6. Old Tennant Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 2,495 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 13, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 13, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.