The need to preserve the historic resources of Colts Neck has both local, state and national significance. The National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior has expressed the opportunities of local communities to preserve districts, sites buildings and structure significant in American history or culture. This would include such things as Indian burial woods, factories, private homes, forts, schools, and battle fields based upon contributions to American history or a distinctive architectural style. The National Park Service for example, identifies nine major themes to categorize historic and cultural resources within a community. Among the themes appropriate to Colts Neck include the following:
 1. Original inhabitants
2. European exploration and settlement
3. Development of the English Colonies
4. Major American wars
5. Political & Military Affairs
6. Americans at work
7. Society & social conscience (American
ways of life, social, humanitarian, and others)

The vast historic background of Colts Neck, in particular as it relates to revolutionary era culture, make Colts Neck rich in historic assets. The Colts Neck Historic Preservation Committee lists ninety eight (98) individual historic areas within the township, including homes, school, commercial buildings, battle sites, cemeteries, etc The map lists all currently known historic sites of the township.