The oldest house in Matawan, stands on lot no. 8 of original grant made by the proprietors of East New Jersey to Thomas Warne. Operated as a tavern during the Revolution by Major Thomas Hunn, a rendezvous of Philip Freneau and other patriots — — Map (db m93765) HM
This site marks the head of commercial navigation during the 17th - 19 th centuries. It is part of the land that originally belonged to Thomas Warne, East Jersey proprietor from 1683 to 1722. — — Map (db m200635) HM
Site of church and graveyard of Matawan’s original Scots settlers. The church was built in 1734. The graveyard added in 1763.
The church was burned by Tories in 1777 and the Rev. Chas. McKnight taken prisoner. The deed was held by the Monmouth . . . — — Map (db m93766) HM
Eloquently fired the spirit of the people with poems and ballads promoting the cause of liberty. Friend of James Madison and Thomas Jefferson, published the Jersey Chronicle, first newspaper in Monmouth County. — — Map (db m76324) HM
Philip Freneau Died Dec. 18th 1832 Aged 80 years 11 months and 16 days He was a native of New York but for many years a resident of Philadelphia and New Jersey. His upright and benevolent character is in the memory of many and will remain when . . . — — Map (db m76327) HM
