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Allaire State Park is most likely best known for its 19th century iron-making town, Allaire Village , on the park premises. The park is located in Monmouth County , New Jersey , United States , near the town of Farmingdale . The park is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division Of Parks And Forestry and is part of the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route . The park, which is located in the coastal plain geographic region of New Jersey, is an example of podzolic soils. These soils are high in iron particle content and are fairly acidic. HISTORICAL SIGHTS At the center of the historical attractions lies Allaire Village, originally named Howell Works in the early 19th century. At that time, it was a prosperous industrial town producing Pig Iron and Cast Iron . The buildings which remain today include a General Store , Blacksmith shop, Carpenter ’s shop, manager’s house, Foreman ’s house and a Church . One of the Worker s' row house buildings is now the Visitor Center and Museum. Pine Creek Railroad The Pine Creek Railroad was established in 1953. The railroad is a prime example of rail travel at the height of the Steam Era in the United States. The Steam Trains are operated by the New Jersey Museum Of Transportation {Link without Title} . TRAILS
An easy trail which spans ½ a mile.
An easy trail which spans 1.5 miles.
An easy trail which spans 4.5 miles.
A moderate 16.5 mile trail which is a multi-use trail.
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