Woman stumbles upon secret cemetery in Freehold, uncovering township’s history

News 12’s Syma Chowdhry visited a cemetery in Freehold where more than two dozen tombstones are hidden behind a neighborhood.

News 12 Staff

Oct 26, 2023, 10:49 AM

Updated 427 days ago

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With Halloween just days away, there is a spot in Monmouth County you can visit for a spooky history lesson.
A cemetery in Freehold Township that dates back to the early 1700s was once lost for decades.
News 12’s Syma Chowdhry visited Wikoff Hill Burial Ground where more than two dozen tombstones are hidden behind a neighborhood.
For one day only, on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 3 to 6 p.m., people can visit it to learn more about the history of the cemetery. For more information, visit oakleyfarmmuseum.org.