The first land purchase was a deed dated in 1664 and settlement of the area started soon afterwards.

[3] On June 29, 1778, British forces used the road to withdraw after the Battle of Monmouth.

[2] The Middletown Village Historic District is a 80-acre (32 ha) historic district located on both sides of Kings Highway, south and west of NJ 35.

The Old First Church, founded in 1688, is the oldest Baptist congregation in New Jersey.

[6] Christ Church, founded in 1702, is one of the oldest Episcopal parishes in New Jersey.