Old Tennent Church of Manalapan/Freehold!

Tomorrow marks the 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth, fought on June 28th 1778 in Freehold, NJ. The battle was the largest of the war and turned the tide of the war- for this was the first time in the conflict that the Continental Army under the leadership of General George Washington stood toe to toe with the British on the open field and held their own.
The church, Presbyterian in Denomination, was founded originally in Marlboro, NJ, by a congregation of 200 Scots-Irish Immigrants that left their native land in the late 1690s to escape religious persecution. The current structure was built in 1751, after many of the Scots-Irish settlers relocated to Freehold. The church still holds Sunday Services every week.
After the battle of Monmouth on June 28th 1778, the church was utilized as a field hospital for the wounded of both Americans and English Alike. Upon removing the cushions of a few seats in the church, saw marks and blood stains are still visible- a grim reminder of the trauma that was experienced within its walls.
There are many notable Americans buried on the grounds, mostly ordinary soldiers, native to Freehold and the surrounding area. Many family names like Vanderveer, Clayton, Rhea, Applegate, Craig, Voorhees, and others can be found.
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[@user-oh9ze8nd3w]

I grew up about 30 miles from Freehold. I remember going to the Old Tennant Church and Monmouth Battlefield on a class trip.

[@lesjones5684]

Thank you brother ❤

[@user-kb6xn6ig7k]

Some years back we visited the Monmouth battlefield one fall day, and also visited the cemetery at the Tennant Church. In front along the walkway, there is also a burial site for unknowns. I forget how many are buried under the bricks per the plaque.

[@lesjones5684]

You are a good man ❤❤

[@jonahtennent3612]

Good to find out about family history

[@carrie3507]

Great video! Thank you for a great tour

[@barbaradavis323]

Thorough job young man,love your zeal for history ❤👍

[@patriotpaths1448]

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[@davestelling]

Yes, very impressive young historian and Patriot...

[@brandyjan14]

Those who are remembered will never die. Thank you for the tour.

[@frankfmusic9360]

Amen to that

[@patriotpaths1448]

Thank you for watching!

[@random1309]

Please correct Tennent Church is in Manalapan not Freehold. Manalapan High School is right down the street on Church Lane. I grew up in Manalapan and my father took my brothers and I to Tennent Church many times. Church used to be open to view on the Fourth of July. Yes, church pews do have saw marks and blood stains. Also church roof on to be repaired because of a cannon ball going through it. There also was a button on the outside of the church ( by door) when button was pushed it had a recording talking about the revolution war. Don’t know if it’s still there. Many British soldiers died of heat exhaustion because they wore woolen uniforms in the heat of the summer battle. Also Pastor Tennent’s house is on Freehold/ Englishtown Rd. In Englishtown there is an Inn where George Washington stayed. Lots of history in that area. Thank you for bringing attention to this beautiful church.

[@patriotpaths1448]

Thank you for sharing!

[@samanthab1923]

Supposed to be haunted as well 👻

[@stuartjsmith3927]

I wish we could have seen inside. This building has all of the new world dutch characteristics and forged hardware.

[@Corgis175]

Great tour and it used to be that this church and cemetery were technically in Tennet, NJ now I guess its renamed Manalapan.

[@BeccaGNYC]

Awesome video!!! I love this place! I’m releasing my video on Tennent in a couple of weeks and I always love learning about it!

[@patriotpaths1448]

Thank you for watching!

[@m.oldani]

The place in Shrewsbury was real too. Because ghosts are real. Spirits are too. Peace.

[@3rdnewjerseyregiment974]

Huddy was captured after the Skirmish at Toms River Block House and hung in the highlands.

[@bobsmalser8304]

Dad was cemetery super in the 1960's and early 70's and I grew up there. We maintained Old Scots Burial Ground in Marlboro as well. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Scots_Burial_Ground

[@patriotpaths1448]

Very cool! Thank you for sharing.

[@samanthab1923]

Very cool 😎

[@Thebettergeorge]

Its still an open congregation, open every sunday 11am service

[@dannytracy5093]

My Dad is buried in that cemetery

[@pattimaher1792]

Inside the church there is still blood from the soldiers on the pews💞💞

[@davestelling]

I'm wondering if some of those magnificent old trees there might be witness trees? Also, the walls of the church must have many musket balls embedded within? This was very enjoyable, thank you...

[@patriotpaths1448]

Not sure about the musket balls. Church was used as a hospital in the aftermath of the battle. Blood-stained pews!

[@johndavis5432]

We have a Manalapan in South Florida! Is it Leith Green or Lake Green ?

[@patriotpaths1448]

Laik, sir! Thanks for watching. Subscribe for more content!

[@DailyTheme]

13:03 on that tombstone you said like 2 Conover's 5 covenhovens I belive they are all my grandfather's name Couwenhoven Or van; town of, Couwenhoven Netherlands The name was changed to Conover The other is an alteration Wolphert g van couwenhoven

[@Thebettergeorge]

I go to that church for church

[@elainecoblentz7648]

I came across your video while researching Thr Old Tennet Church. My Mom had passed away and while cleaning out her house I came across a pamphlet of Rev William Tennent and his remarkable trance. It states that he was buried inside the church in 1777. Do you know anything about this.

[@patriotpaths1448]

I am not sure where he was buried. There is a marker to the right side of the building dedicated to him, so he may be buried either near the foundation or fairly close to it

[@lesjones5684]

I’m in south Jersey 😂😂😂

[@thomasbinninger1355]

My brother is buried there.but he's wasn't a veteran.

[@patriotpaths1448]

Thanks for sharing!

[@random1309]

One of my neighbors was a parishioner of Tennent church. He too is buried there. Also attended his service in the church.

[@TwistedStitchesShow]

Many of my family is buried there. Some were military some weren’t. My uncle that died at 10 months old is buried there on top of my great grandfather. When my grandfather died his ashes were placed on top of his son (my uncle), as is his wife (my grandma). I would love to be interred there.