About This Place
The Craig House, also known as Owl Nest, is a colonial-era farmhouse within Monmouth Battlefield State Park. The house served as a field hospital during the Battle of Monmouth and is one of several surviving structures from the period of the engagement.
Revolutionary Significance
During the Battle of Monmouth, the Craig House and its outbuildings were used to shelter wounded soldiers from both armies. The farmstead sat near the center of the battlefield, and its proximity to the fighting meant that casualties were brought to the house throughout the day. The extreme heat of June 28, 1778 — with temperatures approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit — made the need for shelter and water particularly urgent. The Craig House is one of the few surviving structures that witnessed the battle, and its preservation provides visitors with a tangible connection to the events of that day. The house has been restored and is open for guided tours during special events.
Location
Within Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, NJ 07726
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Events at This Location
1778
Marquis de Lafayette
1778
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton
1778
Sir Henry Clinton, Charles Cornwallis
1778
Sir Henry Clinton
1778
Sir Henry Clinton, Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben
1778
George Washington, Charles Lee, Anthony Wayne
1778
Charles Lee, Marquis de Lafayette, George Washington
1778
1778
George Washington, Charles Lee, Sir Henry Clinton
1778
Mary Ludwig Hays (Molly Pitcher)
1778
George Washington, Charles Lee, Marquis de Lafayette
1778
Mary Ludwig Hays (Molly Pitcher)
1778
Marquis de Lafayette, Charles Lee, Anthony Wayne
1778
George Washington, Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben
1778
Charles Cornwallis, Anthony Wayne, Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben
1778
Alexander Hamilton, George Washington
1778
George Washington, Anthony Wayne, Alexander Hamilton
1778
Sir Henry Clinton, Charles Cornwallis
1778
Charles Lee, George Washington, Anthony Wayne
1779
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben