Hankinson-Moreau-Covenhoven House
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Hankinson-Moreau–Covenhoven House
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| Location | 150 West Main Street, Freehold, New Jersey |
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| 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 |
| NRHP Reference # | 74001175 |
| NJRHP # | 1976 |
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| 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.
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