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Pleasant Valley Road at Reids Hill Road in Pleasant Valley, Marlboro Township

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One of the old Marlboro hamlets, on Pleasant Valley Road in the northeast part of the township.

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The Short Take

Pleasant Valley At A Glance

Pleasant Valley is one of the old hamlets the township lists in its history, and one of the place names within Marlboro Township. Pleasant Valley Road carries the name today.

During the Revolutionary War the British often raided the Pleasant Valley section for food and livestock, and local militia fought back so hard that the area was called the "Hornet's Nest".

Sources: Township of Marlboro, Marlboro History; Wikipedia, Marlboro Township. Checked October 2026.

'Old Kentuck', a historic house in the Pleasant Valley section of Marlboro Township. Photo: Freeholdman12, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Known For The Hornet's Nest

Its Revolutionary War nickname, the "Hornet's Nest", came from local militia attacks on British raiding parties.

Source: Wikipedia, Marlboro Township, checked October 2026.

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Where To Eat Nearby

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Flood Zones And Schools

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Marlboro Township Public Schools serve pre-K through grade 8: the David C. Abbott Early Learning Center, Asher Holmes, Defino Central, Frank J. Dugan, Marlboro and Robertsville elementary schools, and Marlboro Memorial Middle School and Marlboro Middle School. Most high school students attend Marlboro High School in the Freehold Regional High School District, and some attend Colts Neck High School. Confirm the assigned school for an exact address with the district.

School information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and boundaries change often. Verify enrollment with the school district.

Sources: Marlboro Township Public Schools; Wikipedia, Marlboro Township. Checked October 2026.

Pleasant Valley Q&A

Common questions, each with its source. Checked October 2026.

Where is Pleasant Valley in Marlboro?

Along Pleasant Valley Road, in the northeast part of Marlboro Township. Source: Township of Marlboro, Marlboro History.

Why was Pleasant Valley called the Hornet's Nest?

During the Revolutionary War the British often raided it for supplies, and local militia attacked them so fiercely it earned that name. Source: Wikipedia, Marlboro Township.

Is Pleasant Valley its own town?

No. It is a place name and old hamlet within Marlboro Township. Source: Wikipedia, Marlboro Township.

Which school district serves Pleasant Valley?

Marlboro Township Public Schools for pre-K to grade 8, and the Freehold Regional High School District for high school. Sources: Marlboro Township Public Schools, Freehold Regional High School District.

Is there a bus to New York from Marlboro?

Yes. NJ TRANSIT buses 131, 135 and 139 run to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Source: Wikipedia, Marlboro Township.

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