The 1838 Peter Augustus Jay Houseand surrounding Jay Estate form the centerpiece of the Boston Post Road Historic District of Rye, New York. This historic district includes the surviving remnant of the 400-acre (1.6 km²) Jay estate where New York State's only native born Founding Father, John Jay, (December 12, 1745 – May 17, 1829) grew up as a boy. He returned to his parents' home throughout his illustrious career to be with his family.