Craig House
The Craig House is the name of a restored colonial era farmhouse in western Monmouth County, New Jersey, which was located on the site of the Battle of Monmouth during the Revolutionary War in June 1778. Locally, it belongs to Freehold Township. It was established in 1746.
A museum inside Freehold Township
Tinton Falls is the nearest base
Tinton Falls is 11 miles east, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Hempstead
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Established in 1746
Craig House dates from 1746. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Craig House
The Craig House is the name of a restored colonial era farmhouse in western Monmouth County, New Jersey, which was located on the site of the Battle of Monmouth during the Revolutionary War in June 1778. Utilized during the battle by the British Army as a hospital, it is one of many 18th century farmhouses that have been preserved at Monmouth Battlefield State Park. The Craig House is located in Freehold Township. Monmouth Battlefield is administered by the New Jersey State Park Service.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1746
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places contributing property (1961)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Where to sleep near Craig House
Close by, places to stay are in Freehold Township (4) and Neptune Township (37), and New York City has the most rooms in the area (1,485).
New York City
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
8,584,629 people
33 mi northeast of Craig House
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Craig House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold Township | in town | — | 4 2 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 36,052 | $554K | — |
| Neptune Township | 14 mi east | 20 min | 37 16 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 28,273 | $456K | D |
| Wall Township | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 18 6 hotels · 7 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds | 26,753 | $720K | B |
| East Windsor Township | 13 mi west | 20 min | 13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 30,562 | $397K | B+ |
| Edison Township | 16 mi north | 25 min | 20 18 hotels · 2 motels | 109,077 | $497K | C+ |
| South Brunswick Township | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 15 12 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 47,454 | $583K | B+ |
| East Brunswick Township | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 motel | 50,678 | $522K | B− |
| Woodbridge Township | 20 mi north | 30 min | 25 20 hotels · 5 motels | 104,802 | $433K | — |
| New York City | 33 mi northeast | 50 min | 1,485 1295 hotels · 35 motels · 71 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 38 hostels · 28 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 8,584,629 | $778K | D |
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Getting there
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Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Six Flags Great Adventure: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Before visiting Craig House
Is Craig House in Freehold Township?
Yes. It’s inside Freehold Township, NJ.
When is the best time to visit Craig House?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–82°.
How far is Craig House from Newark and Jersey City?
About 32 miles north of Newark and about 33 miles north of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Craig House?
Trenton Mercer (TTN), about 27 miles away. The nearest big hub is Newark Liberty (EWR), about 29 miles.
Where should I stay near Craig House?
New York City (33 mi, 1,485 places to stay), Neptune Township (14 mi, 37 places to stay) and Wall Township (13 mi, 18 places to stay).
Ask a local in Freehold Township
Questions and tips go in Freehold Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.