Springsteen'S Hometown, NJ

About Springsteen'S Hometown

• • Count Basie, the legendary jazz pianist and composer, was born in Red Bank.
• • The iconic Jersey Freeze ice cream stand originated in Freehold, offering sweet treats since 1952.
• • Horse racing at Freehold Raceway, dating back to the 1830s, established the town's identity.
• • A UFO sighting was reported in Freehold in 1966, adding to local lore.
• • The Great Fire of 1873 devastated Freehold, leading to extensive rebuilding efforts.
• • Freehold, incorporated in 1869, means 'free of feudal dues' in Old English.
• • Freehold's population is near 12,000, about the same as a small college town.
• • At just 141 feet above sea level, Freehold is slightly higher than its coastal neighbors.
• • Many Freehold residents work in education, healthcare, and professional services.
• • Freehold feels like a nostalgic small town with a strong sense of community.
• • The New York Giants, based in nearby East Rutherford, won Super Bowl XLVI.
• • Marlboro High School, near Freehold, had a 59 game winning streak in boys basketball.

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