St. Peter’s Church

Episcopal

The oldest building in continuous use in downtown Freehold

1702   First service (at Topanemus)

1736   Charter from King George II

1771   Construction began on the present building

1778   Local lore says the building sheltered wounded during the battle of Monmouth

Marker is at the intersection of W Main Street (County Route 537) and Throckmorton Street, on the right when traveling south on W Main Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

HMDB