Historical Markers and War Memorials in Freehold, New Jersey
Freehold is the county seat for Monmouth County
Freehold is in Monmouth County
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Monmouth County Historical Site
Columbia Triumphant Park
This granite carving of Columbia Triumphant–also known as Liberty Triumphant–was part of the original statue placed atop the monument located on nearby Court Street . . . — — Map (db m7066) HM
On Throckmorton Street, on the left when traveling east.
Listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places December 22, 1997 Listed on the National Register of Historic Places March 19, 1998 First Service – October 10, 1701 Construction begun on this site – July 1771 Restoration program . . . — — Map (db m53138) HM
On Court Street, on the right when traveling west.
This monument commemorates the pivotal June 28, 1778 Battle of Monmouth which began near this site. A campaign to erect the memorial, led by Freehold native Governor Joel Parker and Major James S. Yard, began in 1877. Its cornerstone was laid on . . . — — Map (db m53132) HM
Near Wemrock Road south of Freehold-Englishtown Road (County Route 522), on the right when traveling north.
On this hill, an angry George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Armies, met his second-in-command, Major-General Charles Lee, and demanded “What is all this? What all that confusion was for, and retreat?” . . . — — Map (db m37518) HM
On Court Street, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of the Revolutionary ancestors of Monmouth Court House Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Freehold, New Jersey. 1937 — — Map (db m53135) HM
On W Main Street (County Route 537) at Throckmorton Street, on the right when traveling south on W Main Street.
The oldest building in continuous use in downtown Freehold 1702 First service (at Topanemus) 1736 Charter from King George II 1771 Construction began on the present building 1778 Local lore says the building sheltered wounded during the . . . — — Map (db m53136) HM
Near Wemrock Road south of Freehold-Englishtown Road (County Route 522), on the right when traveling north.
In memorium June 28, 1778 This tablet is erected on the field of the Battle of Monmouth to commemorate the imperishable deeds of valiant Americans “at the turn of the tide” in the American Revolution. Near this spot Washington . . . — — Map (db m37517) HM