Historical Markers and War Memorials in Freehold, New Jersey

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Freehold, New Jersey

1 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Freehold — Abraham Lincoln —

On Court Street, on the right when traveling west.

With malice toward none with charity for all. This bust a gift of Maurice Podell, sculptor — — Map (db m53134) HM

2 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Freehold — Battle of Monmouth Monument —

On Monument Street at Court Street and Schanck Street on Monument Street.

There is no plaque on this monument. There are titles under the brass reliefs of historic events that surround the column. — — Map (db m7123) WM

3 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Freehold — Columbia Triumphant Park and Statue — Liberty Triumphant —

On East Main Street (New Jersey Route 79).

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

4 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Freehold — Corp. James A. Gere —

On Throckmorton Street, on the right when traveling east.

. . . — — Map (db m196731) HM

5 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Freehold — Historic St. Peter’s Episcopal Church —

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

6 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Freehold — Monmouth Battle Monument — Monmouth County Historical Site —

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

7 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Freehold — Monmouth Court House Site —

Site of Monmouth Court House Used as Hospital June 28, 1778. — — Map (db m7065) HM

8 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Freehold — Retreat? — The Battle of Monmouth 28 June 1778 — 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM —

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

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9 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Freehold — Revolutionary Ancestors of Monmouth Court House —

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

10 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Freehold — St. Peter’s Church — Episcopal —

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

11 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Freehold — Washington Checked Lee’s Retreat —

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

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