Manalapan Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Tennant Church
1778 - 1901
[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 • Churches & Religion • 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. Marker 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.
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 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.
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