Welcome to John Jay Homestead
State Historic Site
In 1801, after a distinguished career in public service, John Jay retired to Bedford where until his death in 1829, he enjoyed spending time with his family and improving his farm. Four succeeding generations of the Jay family resided here until 1953, creating a comfortable home and profitable farm.
A one-mile, self-guided walking tour of the property begins here. It takes about one hour to cover its circular route. Follow the path indicated on the map to your right to learn about the Jay’s farm, its buildings, and history.
Marker can be reached from Jay Street (New York Route 22) 0.1 miles from Beaver Dam Road, on the left when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
