Freehold, New Jersey

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Music in Freehold

Songs About Freehold

Bad News

Zach Bryan

60%

"The Boss stopped bumpin', the rock stopped rolling"

Mississippi Baby

Rich O'Toole

"Turn on some Springsteen"

Hero

Nas

"Try tellin' Bob Dylan, Bruce or Billy Joel"

Memory I Don’t Mess With

Lee Brice

"Springsteen on the speakers"

It’s America

Rodney Atkins

"It's a Springsteen song"

Jersey

Queen Latifah

"Bruce Springsteen, and Das EFX"

Hell On A Highway

Justin Moore

"she's got the radio rockin the boss"

Warm It Up, Kane

Big Daddy Kane

"And I pack 'em in mean, like Bruce Springsteen"

River Washed Hair

Zach Bryan

"Or anything by Bruce Springsteen"

True North

Lily Rose

"Springsteen, sweet tea, and a red letter page"

Springsteen

Eric Church

"Springsteen"

Artists From Freehold

All Under Heaven

rock

Rivers & Roads in Song near Freehold

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Freehold.

New Jersey Turnpike 7 songs Interstate 95 19 songs Hudson River 11 songs

History of Freehold

The Night Before Monmouth: The Valley Forge Army Faces Its Test RoadyGoat

1778

On the night of June 27, 1778, the Continental Army bedded down in the New Jersey heat on the eve of the Battle of Monmouth. It was the same army that had nearly disintegrated at Valley Forge the winter before, then been rebuilt through months of relentless drill under the Prussian volunteer Baron von Steuben, who taught it to maneuver and use the bayonet like a European army. As Sir Henry Clinton's British column retreated from Philadelphia toward New York across New Jersey, trailing a baggage train miles long, George Washington shadowed it all day and pushed his advance force up close to strike the British rear in the morning. The battle fought the next day, June 28, was one of the largest of the war, and it was punished by extreme heat, with soldiers on both sides dropping dead of heatstroke without a wound. After a ragged start, the retrained Continentals stood their ground against British regulars and held the field, proof that the brutal winter at Valley Forge had forged exactly what they needed. (Source: American Battlefield Trust; Monmouth Battlefield State Park.)

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Asbury Park, NJ RoadyGoat

Asbury Park has a rich connection to some of America's most celebrated artists. The legendary Frank Sinatra himself referenced the city in song, wondering if a beautiful sight was Granada or Asbury Park.

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The Stone Pony, Asbury Park

1974

The Stone Pony opened in 1974 and became the launching pad for Bruce Springsteen and the Jersey Shore sound.

14.7 mi away

Monmouth Battlefield State Park

1778

The Battle of Monmouth on June 28, 1778 was one of the largest battles of the Revolution and gave rise to the legend of Molly Pitcher.

10.1 mi away

Hindenburg Crash Site, Lakehurst

1937

On May 6, 1937, the German airship Hindenburg caught fire while landing at Lakehurst, killing 36 people and ending the age of passenger airship travel.

15.9 mi away

Edison Memorial Tower, Menlo Park

1876

At his Menlo Park laboratory, Thomas Edison invented the practical incandescent light bulb and the phonograph, earning the nickname the Wizard of Menlo Park.

18.7 mi away

Everything Near Freehold

31 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

The Night Before Monmouth: The Valley Forge Army Faces Its Test · 2.3 mi
On the night of June 27, 1778, the Continental Army bedded down in the New Jersey heat on the eve of the Battle of Monmouth. It was the same army that had nearly disintegrated at Valley Forge the winter before, then…
Monmouth Battlefield State Park · 2.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine this quiet field filled with the chaos of battle – this is Monmouth Battlefield, where a key turning point in the Revolutionary War unfolded. On a sweltering day in 1778, General George Washington's Continental…
Longstreet Farm · 8.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine life before tractors and supermarkets. That's what you'll find at Longstreet Farm. This farm, whose farmhouse was built between 1790 and 1810, shows what farm life was like in Monmouth County in the mid-19th…
Bell Labs Holmdel Complex · 9.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready to be amazed by the Bell Labs Holmdel Complex! This seemingly ordinary office park was once a hotbed of innovation, a place where technological miracles were practically an everyday occurrence. Between 1962…
Holmes–Hendrickson House · 9.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine life in New Jersey before the United States even existed! That's what the Holmes–Hendrickson House represents. Built around 1754, this farmhouse offers a tangible connection to the pre-Revolutionary era. The…
Monmouth Battlefield State Park · 10.1 mi · Historical Marker
The Battle of Monmouth on June 28, 1778 was one of the largest battles of the Revolution and gave rise to the legend of Molly Pitcher.
Holmdel Horn Antenna · 10.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Right over there, a discovery was made that helped prove the Big Bang theory! In 1965, Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson were using the Holmdel Horn Antenna for radio astronomy research at Bell Labs. They were trying to…
Camp Evans Historic District · 12.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over, friend, because this unassuming spot was once at the bleeding edge of military technology, helping to win World War II. This is Camp Evans, where scientists developed crucial radar technology for the U.S.…
Count Basie Center for the Arts · 12.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Before it was the Count Basie Center, this performing arts center opened in 1926 as the Carlton Theater. It was a glamorous movie palace, bringing the magic of Hollywood to Red Bank. Fast forward to 1973, and the…
Anthony Reckless Estate · 12.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Admire the elegance of this 1870 house, now the Woman's Club of Red Bank, showcasing Victorian-era architecture. The house was built for Anthony Reckless and completed around 1870 in Red Bank, New Jersey. The Anthony…
Parker Homestead · 12.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a second – you're driving past a place that’s witnessed centuries of New Jersey history! This is the Parker Homestead, and its main house dates all the way back to 1720! The Parker Homestead, located right…
Asbury Park, NJ · 14.1 mi
Asbury Park has a rich connection to some of America's most celebrated artists. The legendary Frank Sinatra himself referenced the city in song, wondering if a beautiful sight was Granada or Asbury Park.

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Murry Guggenheim House · 14.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be wowed by this stunning mansion, a testament to the Gilded Age and the legacy of one of America's most influential families. This is the Murry Guggenheim House, now the library for Monmouth University.…
Palace Amusements · 14.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready for a blast from the past! This area was once home to Palace Amusements, a legendary indoor amusement park and a symbol of Asbury Park's glory days. Palace Amusements opened way back in 1888. For decades, it…
The Stone Pony, Asbury Park · 14.7 mi · Historical Marker
The Stone Pony opened in 1974 and became the launching pad for Bruce Springsteen and the Jersey Shore sound.
Paramount Theatre (Asbury Park, New Jersey) · 14.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time as you approach the Paramount Theatre, a shimmering beacon of Asbury Park's golden age. The Paramount Theatre opened in 1930, a dazzling centerpiece alongside the Convention Hall on the boardwalk.…
Seabrook–Wilson House · 15.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what secrets these old walls could tell? This is the Seabrook-Wilson House, also known as the Spy House, and it's got a past steeped in local lore.Built sometime before 1720, the house sits overlooking…
Great Beds Light · 15.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
That lonely sentinel out on Raritan Bay? That's the Great Beds Light, and it's more than just a pretty picture. It's a symbol of resilience. The Great Beds Light Station was built to mark a large shoal, known as the…
Hindenburg Crash Site, Lakehurst · 15.9 mi · Historical Marker
On May 6, 1937, the German airship Hindenburg caught fire while landing at Lakehurst, killing 36 people and ending the age of passenger airship travel.
Lakehurst Hangar No. 1 · 16.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine floating across the Atlantic in the largest aircraft ever built, only to meet a fiery end just steps from your destination. That was the fate of the Hindenburg zeppelin, and this massive structure, Hangar No. 1,…
Conference House · 16.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a last-ditch effort to avoid war, right here on Staten Island. In 1776, as the Revolutionary War raged, representatives of the British Crown and the American colonies met at the Conference House, then owned by…
Proprietary House · 16.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
You're passing the only proprietary governor's mansion from the original Thirteen Colonies still standing! It's called Proprietary House. Construction started in 1762 and wrapped up in 1764. Initially, it wasn't even…
Allentown Mill · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a minute! This old mill has been grinding grain here for over 150 years, playing a vital role in the local economy. The Allentown Mill, as it's known today, was built in 1855. But there's been a mill on…
Highlands Air Force Station · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming patch of land was once a crucial early warning system against Soviet bombers. During the Cold War, Highlands Air Force Station was on constant alert, scanning the skies for any sign of attack. The…
Navesink Twin Lights · 17.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
For over a century, these twin lighthouses kept ships safe as they navigated into New York Harbor. Built in 1862, the Navesink Twin Lights replaced two older, less powerful beacons. Their innovative design made them…
Seguine Mansion · 18.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a second and imagine a Staten Island far removed from the city – a place of sprawling farms and elegant estates. This is the Seguine Mansion, a window into that bygone era. Joseph H. Seguine built this…
Willow Grove Cemetery, New Brunswick · 18.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step into Willow Grove Cemetery, where New Brunswick's past whispers from beneath the headstones. This seemingly quiet place holds stories of lives lived, lost, and legacies left behind. Originally a burial ground for…
Edison Memorial Tower, Menlo Park · 18.7 mi · Historical Marker
At his Menlo Park laboratory, Thomas Edison invented the practical incandescent light bulb and the phonograph, earning the nickname the Wizard of Menlo Park.
Kreischer House · 18.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready for a chilling tale – this is the Kreischer House, a place synonymous with tragedy and whispers of the paranormal. Built in the 1880s, it was intended as a symbol of success for the Kreischer family, German…
Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District · 19.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This sandy spit of land witnessed over a century of artillery innovation. Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground tested the limits of American weaponry for generations. Construction on Fort Hancock began in…
Sandy Hook Light · 20.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Standing since 1764, this is the oldest working lighthouse in the United States, a beacon of maritime history. Designed by Isaac Conro, the Sandy Hook Lighthouse was built to guide ships safely through the treacherous…

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