Englishtown in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Village Inn
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 7, 2008
1. Village Inn Marker
the Battle of Monmouth,
Washington ordered the
arrest of Lee, who had
disobeyed battle orders.
Erected by State of New Jersey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1732.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 40° 17.828′ N, 74° 21.512′ W. Marker was in Englishtown, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It was at the intersection of N Main Street (County Route 527) and Water Street (County Route 522), on the left when traveling north on N Main Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Englishtown NJ 07726, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Central Jersey and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Home of Moses Laird (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Tennent Soldiers and Sailors World War Monument (approx. 1.9 miles away); Tennent Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); Patriot Members of the Society of the Cincinnati
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Village Inn (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. November 14, 2025 update: We have been informed that this historical marker was removed a number of years ago because a review by the Battleground Historical Society found no supporting documentation for the placement of this marker at this location.
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Monmouth. New Jersey during the Revolution website entry (Submitted on July 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Monmouth, 1778. A British perspective of the Battle of Monmouth on BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on July 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. A History of the Borough. Borough
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 7, 2008
2. Englishtown Markers
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 7, 2008
3. Village Inn
During the June 28, 1778 Battle of Monmouth, Gen. Washington ordered Gen. Charles Lee to attack the British troops. After an initial contact, Lee ordered a retreat. An infuriated Washington assumed command and rallied the troops to victory.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 7, 2008
4. Village Inn out building
After his court martial, Gen. Lee was found guilty, and was removed from the Army for a year. He never again commanded troops in the Continental Army.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,180 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
