Colts Neck in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Colts Neck Inn

c. 1717

Photographed By R. C., January 24, 2009

1. Colts Neck Inn (c. 1717) Marker

Inscription. Tavern and stagecoach stop on The Burlington Path—from the Atlantic Coast to the Delaware River. Owned by the widow Hart, the wife of Joshua huddy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 40° 17.235′ N, 74° 10.532′ W. Marker is in Colts Neck, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. Marker is at the intersection of Route 537 West and Heyers Mill Road on Route 537 West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Route 537 West, Colts Neck NJ 07722, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Captain Joshua Huddy's Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. Michael Field (approx. 1.8 miles away); Colts Neck War Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Capt. Joshua Huddy (approx. 1.8 miles away); Montrose School House (c. 1812) (approx. 2½ miles away); North American Phalanx (approx. 2.7 miles away); Geraldine Morgan Thompson (1872-1967) (approx. 3.6 miles away); Old St. Gabriel’s Church (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colts Neck.

Regarding Colts Neck Inn. The Colts Neck Inn was once owned by Joshua Huddy.

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Huddy, a patriot, was hanged by the British in retaliation for the death of Philip White. Huddy was captured by refugees, officially known as members of the board of Associated Loyalists, after a vain defense of his home with the help of his wife and servant girl.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 16, 2014

2. Colts Neck Inn (c. 1717) Marker

Colts Neck Inn (c. 1717) and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C., January 24, 2009

3. Colts Neck Inn (c. 1717) and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,748 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 26, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 2. submitted on August 17, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on January 26, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.