Decker - Kincaid Homestead
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briansnat
N 40° 57.273 W 074° 24.577
18T E 549686 N 4533879
This marks the Decker-Kincaid homestead. The home was built in 1785 and was an operating farm until 2000.
Waymark Code: WM4MG6
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 09/07/2008
Views: 40
The nearby home and surrounding outbuildings were part of Valley View Farm, which was owned and operated by the Kincaid family. The barns are dilapidated, but the home and nearby farmstand are in good condition.
Marker Name: Decker-Kincaid Homestead
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text:
This 1785 house has a 1837 wing built by forge owner John Decker featuring spoon worked plaster walls and an enigmatic folk art face wall painting. Land preservationist Oscar Kincaid Jr. lived here. The Kincaid family operated the farmstand from the 1920 - 2000.
Dedication Date: 01/01/2007
City: Boonton Township
County: Morris
Group responsible for placement: Morris County Heritage Commission
Web Link: [Web Link]
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