Silver Lake Preserve

Silver Lake was known during colonial times as Horton's Pond.  Its name was
changed to St. Mary's before reaching its current title.  The Horton family operated
a grain mill powered by water from the pond, which was formed by damming the
Mamaroneck River.  The old mill still stands today but is used as a residence independent
of the park.

The site was acquired by the County in two parcels in 1924 and 1925.  The northern
section contains the ruins of the old Stony Hill settlement.  This settlement was founded
by the Purchase meeting of the Society of Friends (Quakers). 

In the late 1800's and early 1900's , the Stony Hill community extended at least 26 homes
and outbuildings along Stony Hill Road.  At its steepest point, the road was paved with cobblestones, ending with a footpath that joined Buckhout Road.  Although the park was created in 1925, the last family did not leave until 1941.  Several prehistoric and
archeological resources have been identified within Sliver Lake Preserve.

Directions:

I-684 to exit 2, proceed south on Route 120 to Lake Street. 
Stay on Lake Street for several miles and turn right onto Lake Street. 
Entrance is on your right hand side.

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Joseph A. Stout, Commissioner