Hankinson-Moreau-Covenhoven House

Hankinson-Moreau-Covenhoven House
Location 150 West Main Street, Freehold, New Jersey
Coordinates 40°15′7″N 74°17′19″W / 40.25194°N 74.28861°WCoordinates: 40°15′7″N 74°17′19″W / 40.25194°N 74.28861°W
Area 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built 1752–53
Architect William Covenhoven
Governing body Private
NRHP Reference # 74001175[1]
NJRHP # 1976[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP May 1, 1974
Designated NJRHP September 14, 1973

Hankinson-Moreau-Covenhoven House, or more simply Covenhoven House, is located in Freehold Borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. The house was built in 1752–53 by William and Elizabeth Covenhoven. General Henry Clinton occupied this house as his headquarters prior to the Battle of Monmouth, June 28, 1778. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1974.

The house is one of several houses owned and operated as a historic house museum by the Monmouth County Historical Association. It is open Monday through Thursday 1-4pm and Saturdays 10am-4pm. Free admissions, however donations are appreciated.

References

  1. ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13.
  2. ↑ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Monmouth County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. April 1, 2010. p. 12. Retrieved July 9, 2010.

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