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Siloam, New Jersey
Unincorporated community
Intersection of CR 527 and Ely Harmony Road
Intersection of CR 527 and Ely Harmony Road
Siloam, New Jersey is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Siloam, New Jersey
Siloam, New Jersey
Location in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Siloam, New Jersey is located in New Jersey
Siloam, New Jersey
Siloam, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Siloam, New Jersey is located in the United States
Siloam, New Jersey
Siloam, New Jersey
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  New Jersey
County Monmouth
Township Freehold
Elevation
144 ft (44 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 732/848
GNIS feature ID 880593

Siloam is an unincorporated community located within Freehold Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. Siloam was once the site of a school serving a district in the township until 1936. County Route 527 passes through the center of Siloam. Exit 21 on Interstate 195 provides access to Siloam from the south. Except around the center of the settlement at the junction of CR 527 and Ely Harmony Road, the area consists of forests comprising the northernmost reaches of the Pine Barrens. The homes in the area are smaller in size and are found only along the aforementioned roads.

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  • Moore's Tavern in Wintertime

    Moore's Tavern in the historic district of West Freehold. A mainstay in the township since 1787

  • Craig House

    This 18th Century home, also known as the Craig House, was quartered by British troops during the Battle of Monmouth

  • Molly Pitcher currier ives

    Molly Pitcher fighting at the Battle of Monmouth in Freehold, New Jersey

  • Freehold town hall

    Town Hall in Freehold Township, located on Schanck Road

  • Freehold 911 Memorial

    Freehold Township 911 Memorial located near Town Hall on Schanck Road

  • Manasquan River (Freehold Twp.)

    Manasquan River flows through the township

  • Hayride at Battleview Orchards

    During the autumn months, hayrides and apple picking (as pictured here) are among many popular recreational activities for township residents, along with nearby residents traveling from North Jersey and New York

  • Lake Topanemus in Autumn

    Lake Topanemus during the autumn months

  • Turkey Swamp during the autumn months

    The 17 acre lake at Turkey Swamp Park

  • West Freehold

    The West Freehold neighborhood of Freehold Township

  • Youth of Freehold

    Youth of Freehold playing soccer

  • Parkgoers at Lake Topanemus

    Lake Topanemus on a calm afternoon

  • Monmouth Battlefield sign (Autumn)

    Monmouth Battlefield State Park entrance

  • Families at the Battlefield

    Families at Monmouth Battlefield, a popular recreational area for the township and surrounding area

  • Freehold Township High School front

    Freehold Township High School located on Elton-Adelphia Road

  • 2021-07-22 11 26 54 View north along U.S. Route 9 from the overpass for New Jersey State Route 33 (Freehold Bypass) in Freehold Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey

    US 9 northbound at the Route 33 interchange

  • 2020-09-15 09 18 21 View west along New Jersey State Route 33 (Freehold Bypass) at the exit for U.S. Route 9 SOUTH (Lakewood) in Freehold Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey

    Route 33 westbound at the US 9 interchange

  • CentraState Front view 2

    Front of CentraState Medical Center

  • Oakley Farmstead in Autumn 2021

    Oakley Farmhouse, 2021

  • Rhea Applegate House

    Rhea-Applegate Farmhouse on Monmouth Battlefield, 2021

  • Jewish Heritage Museum

    Jewish Heritage Museum at Mounts Corner, 2021

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