REVOLUTIONARY WAR SITES IN COLTS NECK, NEW JERSEY

Colts Neck Memorial Park
Private Michael Field Gravesite
Joshua Huddy Memorial
Heyers Mill Rd. near Deep Wood Ln.
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Colts Neck Memorial Park was created around the grave of Revolutionary Private Michael Field.

The marker explains:
"Private Michael Field - 1st Reg. N.J. Militia. Born in Bound Brook N.J. Aug. 30, 1758. Wounded and captured in the Battle of Monmouth Court House. Left in this area by the British in their retreat. Whether he died of his wounds or was slain by his captors is not known. Died June 28, 1778.." [1]

The park also has a small memorial to Captain Joshua Huddy.

In addition to the Revolutionary War items in the park, their is also a memorial to the World War II soldiers of Colts Neck.

The Colts Neck Inn
Rte. 34 & Rte. 537
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"The Colts Neck Inn c.1717.  Tavern and stagecoach stop on The Burlington Path - from the Atlantic Coast to the Delaware River. Owned by the widow Hart, the wife of Joshua Huddy." [2]

It is also probable that the British marched passed the Colts Neck Inn while retreating from the Battle of Monmouth. [3]

Captain Joshua Huddy's Homestead Site
Rte. 34 & Rte. 537
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"Captain Joshua Huddy's Homestead - Site of the home of Revolutionary Hero Captain Joshua Huddy and his wife, the widow Hart. In 1780, a party of Tories set fire to the home". [4]