Freehold Township, New Jersey

Rivers & Roads in Song near Freehold Township

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

25 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 · 4.2 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 · 4.2 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…

• Monmouth Battlefield State Park · 10.3 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.

• Camp Evans Historic District · 11.7 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.…

• Longstreet Farm · 11.8 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 · 12.0 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 · 12.1 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…

• Hindenburg Crash Site, Lakehurst · 12.8 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 · 13.0 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,…

• Holmdel Horn Antenna · 13.1 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…

• Asbury Park, NJ · 14.3 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.

• Count Basie Center for the Arts · 14.5 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 · 14.6 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…

• Palace Amusements · 14.8 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…

• Parker Homestead · 14.8 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…

• The Stone Pony, Asbury Park · 15.0 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) · 15.1 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.…

• Murry Guggenheim House · 15.5 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.…

• Allentown Mill · 16.2 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…

• Seabrook–Wilson House · 18.4 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 · 18.8 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…

• Ocean County Jail · 18.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This 1851 jail once housed criminals right behind the Ocean County Courthouse. For over a century, it was where Ocean County kept those accused of breaking the law.Built in 1851, the Ocean County Jail on Sheriff Street…

• Highlands Air Force Station · 19.7 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…

• Conference House · 19.9 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 · 19.9 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…