During the early 1800s, Freehold steadily grew in size.
The village around the courthouse was now called Freehold, along with the surrounding farmland.
 In 1852, when long distance railroad systems were first being developed, a railroad station, with trains making regular stops, was built near the courthouse in Freehold.
Freehold soon had public sewers in the village and in some of the outlying farmland.
By 1883, there was an electrical grid and a telephone switchboard, at a time when these inventions were still brand new.
 These public advancements caused rapid economic growth in Freehold.
The village of Freehold became an important commercial and industrial hub in central New Jersey.
The farms in the rest of Freehold benefited greatly by being able to sell their products more easily in New York and Philadelphia.
 Both the village and the farms prospered together, however the public policies sought by the two different communities continued to grow further apart.
The municipal government was increasingly divided between the villagers and farmers.

In 1824, the American Hotel opened on Main Street in Freehold.
It is still standing today and is one of the oldest buildings in Freehold.
In 1853, the Freehold Raceway opened.
Though the original grandstand burned down in a fire, the racetrack is still open today, and is one of the oldest harness racetracks in America.
The Great Fire of Freehold happened on October 30, 1873.
The fire reportedly began in a commercial building on Main Street.
It soon spread to engulf a large section of the village, and many wooden buildings, including Monmouth Courthouse, were burned down.

Freehold also has a relatively forgotten but important place in the history of the bicycle.
Cycling champion Arthur Augustus Zimmerman resided in the town during his racing career in the 1880s and 1890s, and from 1896–1899 operated the Zimmerman Bicycle Co.; the company's bicycles were known as the "Zimmy."
Today, Freehold Borough is home to the Metz Bicycle Museum, where the only extant "Zimmy" can be seen.
During the early 1800s, Freehold steadily grew in size. The village around the courthouse was now called Freehold, along with the surrounding farmland.  In 1852, when long distance railroad systems were first being developed, a railroad station, with trains making regular stops, was built near the courthouse in Freehold. Freehold soon had public sewers in the village and in some of the outlying farmland. By 1883, there was an electrical grid and a telephone switchboard, at a time when these inventions were still brand new.  These public advancements caused rapid economic growth in Freehold. The village of Freehold became an important commercial and industrial hub in central New Jersey. The farms in the rest of Freehold benefited greatly by being able to sell their products more easily in New York and Philadelphia.  Both the village and the farms prospered together, however the public policies sought by the two different communities continued to grow further apart. The municipal government was increasingly divided between the villagers and farmers.
In 1824, the American Hotel opened on Main Street in Freehold. It is still standing today and is one of the oldest buildings in Freehold. In 1853, the Freehold Raceway opened. Though the original grandstand burned down in a fire, the racetrack is still open today, and is one of the oldest harness racetracks in America. The Great Fire of Freehold happened on October 30, 1873. The fire reportedly began in a commercial building on Main Street. It soon spread to engulf a large section of the village, and many wooden buildings, including Monmouth Courthouse, were burned down.
Freehold also has a relatively forgotten but important place in the history of the bicycle. Cycling champion Arthur Augustus Zimmerman resided in the town during his racing career in the 1880s and 1890s, and from 1896–1899 operated the Zimmerman Bicycle Co.; the company's bicycles were known as the "Zimmy." Today, Freehold Borough is home to the Metz Bicycle Museum, where the only extant "Zimmy" can be seen.
Freehold Township, New Jersey