Monmouth County West

Monmouth County      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. More ... Ocean County      Ocean County is one of four New Jersey counties along the Atlantic Ocean. Ocean was set apart from the southern reaches of Monmouth County on Feb. More ... Allentown      Designated by the state as a village center, Allentown boasts a thriving downtown business district within its 0.6-square-mile area. More ... Colts Neck      Located in the center of Monmouth County, Colts Neck has retained much of its rural character throughout the years. Originally incorporated as Atlantic Township in 1847, the name of the township was changed to Colts Neck in 1963. More ... Englishtown      Best known for its Colonial history, Englishtown is a small borough surrounded by the township of Manalapan. It is here that Washington set up his headquarters for the Battle of Monmouth in 1778 during the Revolutionary War. More ... Freehold Borough      The county seat is a historic town with tree-lined streets and large Victorian houses. The home of the Monmouth County Courthouse, built in 1715, Freehold has retained its historic character as exemplified by the Monmouth County Historical Association Museum, the Covenhoven House, St. More ... Freehold Township      Freehold Township, formally established in 1693, surrounds Freehold Borough, and is one of the three original townships in the county. More ... Howell      Located in southern Monmouth County, Howell is the largest of Monmouth County's municipalities, covering more than 60 square miles. The township offers everything from the rural beauty of the Pine Barrens to the most modern suburban conveniences. More ... Jackson      Jackson Township is a community with a rich history beginning in the 1600s. The names of the earliest 25 pioneer families, who settled in the area in the first 10 years of Jackson's existence (1665-1675), are still familiar because their descendants still reside in the town. More ... Lakewood      Lakewood is a town whose benefits are as diverse as its people. Lakewood features a Victorian downtown shopping district, suburban homes, many parks and recreation facilities, numerous churches and synagogues, and many public and private schools. More ... Manalapan      The site of the historic Battle of Monmouth in 1778, Manalapan is located on the western edge of Monmouth County. Today the battlefield serves as a state park and hosts historical re-enactments throughout the year. More ... Marlboro      Marlboro, named for its deposits of the natural fertilizer marl, is located on the border of Middlesex County. Settled in 1685 and incorporated in 1848, Marlboro grew from a farming town to a residential community. More ... Millstone      Although it is one of the fastest growing residential communities in Monmouth County, Millstone is intent on preserving not only its rural character, but open space. More ... Plumsted      Clement Plumsted, of London, was granted 2,700 acres of land in 1699, which included most of the area now called New Egypt. On the John Hill Map of Monmouth County, 1781, this tract of land was referred to as "Plumstead’s" and is the earliest known name found for New Egypt. More ... Roosevelt      As one of the smallest communities in Monmouth County, Roosevelt truly preserves the small town atmosphere that has been lost in so many other places. More ... Upper Freehold      Upper Freehold remains one of the last truly rural townships in Monmouth County, where some residents still make a living from the land at the township’s many horse farms, nurseries and crop farms. More ...