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The Allen House at Broad Street and Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury's Four Corners

Notable Neighborhoods of Shrewsbury Four Corners

Shrewsbury's historic crossroads at Broad Street and Sycamore Avenue, settled in 1662.

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The Short Take

Four Corners At A Glance

The Four Corners is the intersection of Broad Street (Route 35) and Sycamore Avenue (County Route 13A). Shrewsbury was settled in 1662 as one of the Two Towns of the Navesink, and the borough calls the Four Corners of significant historical importance. The crossroads is the Shrewsbury Historic District, added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1978; the Allen House and the Wardell House are among its 47 contributing buildings.

Sources: Borough of Shrewsbury, About; Wikipedia, Shrewsbury. Checked October 2026.

The Shrewsbury Historical Society museum, Sycamore Avenue. Photo: Ashley Blalock, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Known For The Allen House

The Allen House at Broad Street and Sycamore Avenue was built around 1710 and by 1754 had become the Blue Ball Tavern. The Monmouth County Historical Association runs it as a historic house museum furnished as a colonial tavern.

Source: Wikipedia, Allen House. Checked October 2026.

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Local Favorites

Where To Eat Nearby

  • d'jeet?: seasonal and local cuisine, at The Grove. 637 Broad St, Shrewsbury.
  • Strokers Deli: deli and subs. 566 Broad St, Shrewsbury.
  • Americana Diner: diner. 1160 Route 35, Shrewsbury.

Each checked as open in October 2026. Businesses change: check hours before you go.

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Flood Zones And Schools

Before you make an offer, look up the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and ask the seller for the flood zone and any elevation certificate. Dennis Mark can pull the flood zone for any home you're considering.

The Four Corners is in the Shrewsbury Borough School District, which runs Shrewsbury Borough School for pre-kindergarten through grade 8. Most high school students attend Red Bank Regional High School.

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

Source: Wikipedia, Shrewsbury. Checked October 2026.

Four Corners Q&A

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

Where are the Four Corners in Shrewsbury?

At the intersection of Broad Street (Route 35) and Sycamore Avenue (County Route 13A). Sources: Borough of Shrewsbury; Wikipedia.

When was Shrewsbury settled?

In 1662, as one of the Two Towns of the Navesink. Source: Borough of Shrewsbury, About.

Is the Four Corners a historic district?

Yes. The Shrewsbury Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1978, with 47 contributing buildings. Source: Wikipedia, Shrewsbury.

What is the Allen House?

A house built around 1710 that became the Blue Ball Tavern by 1754; the Monmouth County Historical Association runs it as a museum. Source: Wikipedia, Allen House.

Where is the Shrewsbury Historical Society?

At 419 Sycamore Avenue, in the Shrewsbury Municipal Center. Source: Shrewsbury Historical Society.

Is Shrewsbury Borough the same as Shrewsbury Township?

No. They are separate municipalities. Source: Wikipedia, Shrewsbury.

Which schools serve the Four Corners?

Shrewsbury Borough School for pre-K to grade 8, then Red Bank Regional High School for most students. Verify enrollment with the district. Source: Wikipedia, Shrewsbury.

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Photo: Dennis Mark InterdonatoThe Wardell House in the Shrewsbury Historic District. Photo: Ashley Blalock, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

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