Monmouth Timeline

Freehold Borough

Freehold Borough was originally incorporated as a town by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 25, 1869, from portions within Freehold Township. The town became independent of the township in 1888. On April 15, 1919, Freehold was incorporated as a borough, including all of Freehold and additional portions of Freehold Township, based on the results of a referendum held on July 8, 1919. Additional portions of Freehold Township were annexed on September 7, 1926. Source: Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 179.
History of Freehold Borough
Borough of Freehold, N.J., official town logo.

Landmarks & Trails in Freehold Borough

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Black History Trail

Court Street School

A satellite image of Google Maps showing the five stops on Day One of the Monmouth County Black History Trail. Image created by John R. Barrows.
Black History Trail

Introducing The Monmouth County Black History Trail

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January 1, 1915

Court Street School Education Community Center

140 Court St, Freehold The Court Street School is one of the principal structures associated with the segregated history of early twentieth century education for African Americans in Freehold, New Jersey. The original school was organized in 1915 exclusively for
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A satellite image of Google Maps showing the five stops on Day One of the Monmouth County Black History Trail. Image created by John R. Barrows.
January 17, 2024

Introducing The Monmouth County Black History Trail

After the ceremonies were over commemorating the new historic marker in Eatontown for Samuel "Mingo Jack" Johnson, the New Jersey Social Justice Remembrance Coalition was sent a list of suggestions by the Equal Justice Initiative for ways to build on
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