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Monmouth County
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Monmouth County is rich in history and cultural heritage. Settled in the 1600s, the area became known for its easily accessible waterways and fertile farmland. Today you can still go from the seashore to horse breeding and produce farms in Monmouth's rustic setting.
There are 53 municipalities in the highly desirable area dotted with shore resorts, parks, cultural sites and horse racing tracks. The county is home to the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in the nation on Sandy Hook, and the site of a pivotal battle of the Revolutionary War, in what is today Manalapan and Freehold townships. Freehold Borough was established as the county seat in 1719, and today is seeing a rebirth of its historic downtown area. Open lands continue to be preserved in Monmouth, and recreation thrives.
The pace of living can be energetic or relaxing. Monmouth County truly is a unique place to call home.  | | Bill Lawson waits patiently for a bite while fishing at one of Monmouth County's prime waterfront locations. |
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Population: 615,301
Square miles: 471.57
County Seat:
Freehold Borough
County Offices:
Main Street Freehold
General Information:
431-7000
Administrator:
Robert Collins
431-7384
County Clerk:
M. Claire French
431-7324
Board of Chosen Freeholders:
431-7387
Harry Larrison
Jr. (R)
director
Thomas J. Powers (R)
deputy
director
Theodore J. Narozanick (R)
Amy H. Handlin (R)
Edward J.
Stominski (R)
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services:
431-6451
Board of Health:
431-7456
Board of Taxation:
431-7407
Consumer Affairs:
431-7900
Court Administrator:
431-7872
Division of Highways:
431-6550
Division of Mental Health:
431-7200
Division of Social Services:
431-6000
Library System:
431-7220
Office on Aging:
431-7450
Office on Disabilities:
431-7399
Office of the Prosecutor:
431-7160
Park System:
842-4000
Passports & Naturalization:
431-7353
Public Defender:
308-4320
Sheriff:
431-7139
Superior Court:
431-7873
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