Colts Neck Township

Colts Neck Township is a New Jersey municipality in Monmouth County that combines residential neighborhoods with extensive farmland and green spaces. The rural character remains strong throughout the area despite nearby suburban development.

The township was established as Atlantic Township in 1847 and kept that name for over a century. Residents voted to rename it Colts Neck Township through a 1962 referendum.

The township maintains multiple committees focusing on architectural review, historic preservation, and environmental conservation to uphold community standards.

Visitors can explore the landscape through walking trails and drives across farmland and green spaces. The area is car-oriented, so having a vehicle makes it easier to visit different parts.

A farmland preservation program has protected nearly 1,000 acres of agricultural land, keeping the rural character intact as surrounding areas developed. This effort shows how the township deliberately chose to maintain its farming heritage.

Location: Monmouth County

Inception: February 18, 1847

Shares border with: Marlboro Township, Holmdel Township, Middletown Township, Tinton Falls, Wall Township, Howell Township, Freehold Township

Website: https://colts-neck.nj.us

GPS coordinates: 40.28761,-74.17236

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:25