Tenafly in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Christie-Parsels House

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2008

1. The Christie-Parsels House Marker

Inscription.
Stands on land purchased by William P. Christie for 500 pounds for 100 acres. In 1804 he built his home. Following his sudden death, in order to be fair to the many heirs, the house and the land were sold at auction to three buyers. In 1836 Samuel Parsels erected the large wing east of the Christie House. In 1860 he sold his property to Charles Newcomb. This example of an early split-level house is listed by the Historic American Buildings Survey, New Jersey, 470.
Sponsored by the Tenafly Mayor and Council in 1965.

Erected 1965 by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 55.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic American Buildings Survey, and the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 40° 55.915′ N, 73° 58.264′ W. Marker is in Tenafly, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is on Jefferson Ave south of Newcomb Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tenafly NJ 07670, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey,

in Greater Newark,

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker: The Tenafly Railroad Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); African American Baptist Church Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away); Old Slave Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away); British & Hessian Invasion (approx. 0.7 miles away); Camp Merritt Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Camp Merritt (approx. 0.7 miles away); Roelof Westervelt House (approx. ¾ mile away); Cap’t John Huyler’s Farm (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tenafly.

Also see . . .
1. Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on April 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Historic American Buildings Survey entry for the Christie-Parsels House. Library of Congress website entry (Submitted on April 20, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

The Christie-Parsels House Marker on Jefferson Ave image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2008

2. The Christie-Parsels House Marker on Jefferson Ave

This photo shows the eastern wing, built in 1836 by Samuel Parsels.

Christie-Parsels House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2008

3. Christie-Parsels House and Marker

Christie-Parsels House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2008

4. Christie-Parsels House

This house is listed by the Historic American Buildings Survey. Today it serves as a private residence.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,311 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.