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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1778/06/28 Alexander Hamilton Patriot Commander Alexander Hamilton reconnoiters the immediate country between General Washington and General Lee Battle of Monmouth
1778/06/28 Gen Charles Lee Patriot Commander British flank Lee's line and Continental forces retreat Battle of Monmouth
1778/06/28 George Washington American Commander in Chief George Washington rallies Lee's retreating troops. When the main Continental army arrives, they repeatedly stimy British counterattacks. Battle of Monmouth

Data »

Particulars for Monmouth Battlefield:
Historic Use Battle site
Sight Category Historic District
Criteria Historic Event
Area of Significance Military
Level of Significance National
Owner Private



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration: 15th October 1966

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name: Monmouth Battlefield
Registry Address: NW of Freehold on NJ 522, W of Rte. 9
Registry Number: 66000467
Resource Type: District
Owner: Private
Area in Acres: 1450
Contributing Buildings: 2
Contributing Sites: 2
Other Certification: Designated National Landmark, National Landmark boundary approved
Certification: Listed in the National Register
Nominator Name: National Historic Landmark
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: National
Area of Significance: Military
Applicable Criteria: Event
Period of Significance: 1750-1799
Significant Year: 1778
Historic Function: Defense
Historic Sub-Function: Battle site
Current Function: Landscape
Current Sub-Function: Park

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