Tennent, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tennent, New Jersey
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Old Tennent Church in winter
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 Tennent, New Jersey
Location in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Tennent, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Tennent, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Township | Manalapan |
| Named for | William Tennent |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
07763
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| Area code(s) | 732/848 |
| GNIS feature ID | 881132 |
Tennent is a small, historic community in Manalapan Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's a recognized place but doesn't have its own separate local government. Tennent is often seen as the historical heart of Manalapan Township.
This area is home to the famous Old Tennent Church and its cemetery. The community and the church are named after William Tennent. He was a pastor who served the church for more than 40 years. Tennent also had a significant African American community. This community dates back to the early 1800s. You can find Tennent where County Route 522 and Tennent Road (CR 3) meet. It's also very close to Monmouth Battlefield State Park.
People from Tennent
Here are some notable people who were born in, lived in, or had strong connections to Tennent:
- Carl R. Woodward (1890–1974) was an important educator. He became the first president of the University of Rhode Island. He served in this role from 1951 to 1958.
