Freehold

Freehold is a township in western Monmouth County that combines residential areas with commercial districts and open land. The community spreads across gentle hills and follows a typical suburban pattern of main roads and side streets.

English settlers arrived in the 17th century after European explorers reached this region previously inhabited by the Lenni Lenape. The township developed from the 18th century as an agricultural center with connections to larger coastal towns.

The 1778 battle left traces visitors can follow across the wide battlefield today. Information panels explain where American and British forces stood during those hot June days.

The local government meets regularly and residents can attend public sessions to follow community developments. Main roads connect different parts of the area and lead to neighboring communities within the county.

A regional hospital from the early 1970s serves several surrounding counties from this township. The facility grew over the decades into a major medical center for the region.

Location: Monmouth County

Elevation above the sea: 53 m

Shares border with: Freehold Township

Website: http://freeholdboro.org

GPS coordinates: 40.26286,-74.27734

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:23