One Of The Oldest Buildings In New Jersey Was Owned By One Family For 300 Years And Is Now A Historic Site
Raymond Goldfield
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Little Silver is one of those beautiful beach towns that feels like it’s frozen in time. A township of under 7,000 people, with a stop on the New Jersey Coast Line, it’s a great place to visit during the summer if you’re looking for a more laid-back visit to the shore. It’s also home to a fascinating site rich in history – because the oldest historic building in Little Silver, NJ dates back to 1667! Over three centuries ago, brothers Joseph and Peter Parker established what would become known as the Parker Homestead in one of the earliest English-speaking settlements in the area. Amazingly, it stayed in their family for over three centuries until the last descendant of the original settlers passed away and deeded it to the town – making it a unique historical site that anyone who visits Little Silver can see for themselves.
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Have you visited the Parker Homestead? Tell us about your visit to this unique historic building in Little Silver, NJ in the comments section! The Parker Homestead website and the Parker Homestead Facebook page have more information on how to experience the site. While you’re in Little Silver, why not visit this iconic ice cream shop? You’re also only a short distance away from one of New Jersey’s best hotels in Red Bank.
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