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. 40° 17.828′ N, 74° 21.512′ W. Marker is in Englishtown, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. Marker is 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 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Village Inn (here, next to this marker); 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 (approx. 1.9 miles away); Old Tennant Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); Continental Soldiers Grave (approx. 2 miles away); Perrine Hill Spring (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Englishtown.
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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 of Englishtown website entry. (Submitted on July 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
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 August 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,172 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
