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Originally published in 1939
Some of this information may no longer be current and in that case is presented for historical interest only.
Edited by GET NJ, COPYRIGHT 2003
At 16.2 miles the highway passes the southern edge of the MONMOUTH
BATTLEFIELD (see Tour 18A). A marker relates that Washington
established hospitals at Old Tennent Church, its parsonage, and Monmouth Courthouse. Recent research indicates that Tennent Church sheltered only one wounded soldier, while St. Peter's Church in Freehold was
a hospital for both forces.
This is a district of apple and peach orchards, a cheerful sight for travelers in spring.
At 16.8 miles the road crosses a branch of Wemrock Brook. Right of State
33 and east of the brook the British artillery was placed, facing the American cannon west of the stream, both close to the site of the present road
(see Tour 18A).
West of the brook State 33 rises on the slope of COMB'S HILL, about
80 feet above the stream. This hill (R) was the ground occupied by the
American right wing under Gen. Nathanael Greene, supported by the artillery of Gen. Henry Knox.
At 17.5 miles is another branch of Wemrock Brook with an OLD MILL
(R). The pond, popular with anglers, is the property of the Wemrock
Fishing Club.
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