For Immediate Release:
May 8, 2019

Colts Neck Historical Preservation Committee commemorates Covenhoven Homestead

COLTS NECK, NJ – The Colts Neck Historical Preservation Committee recently unveiled a historical marker at the former Conover homestead, 100 Conover Road.

“The Conover family was instrumental in the growth and progress of Monmouth County,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, Chair of the Colts Neck Historical Preservation Committee. “I am pleased that this historical marker will enlighten residents and visitors about County history and the Conover Family’s contributions to Colts Neck and beyond.”

Garrett Thompson, whose mother was a Conover, was also in attendance.

“I was so happy to see Garrett attend this tribute to his family, which has such a rich history,” said Freeholder Burry. “He is a longtime Colts Neck resident who will soon be turning 100 years old.”

The Covenhoven family, who later became Conover, was among the earliest Dutch settlers who had a significant impact on the development of Monmouth County. Garrett Conover constructed his home circa 1754, which became one of the earliest houses built in Colts Neck, at 100 Conover Road. The family owned a large farm that surrounded this site.

William H. Conover, who was the last Conover born on the Conover Farm, willed a donation to the Colts Neck Historical Preservation Committee. It was given in memory of the Conover Family.

The Colts Neck Historical Preservation Committee uses the funding to recognize structures and sites from 1875 and earlier with appropriate plaques.