Pluckemin Village Historic District

Pluckemin Village Historic District

Pluckemin Presbyterian Church
Location US 206 and Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, New Jersey
Coordinates 40°38′48″N 74°38′24″W / 40.64667°N 74.64000°W / 40.64667; -74.64000Coordinates: 40°38′48″N 74°38′24″W / 40.64667°N 74.64000°W / 40.64667; -74.64000
Area 43.5 acres (17.6 ha)
Built 1751 (1751)
Architectural style Greek Revival, Italianate, Georgian
NRHP Reference # 82003303[1]
NJRHP # 2465[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP July 26, 1982
Designated NJRHP February 22, 1982

The Pluckemin Village Historic District is a historic district located in Pluckemin, Bedminster Township, Somerset County, New Jersey.[3] The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 26, 1982.

Selected contributing properties

1757 Cornerstone of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, by entrance to Pluckemin Presbyterian Church

The Pluckemin Presbyterian Church complex is central to the district, rated pivotal. The church was built in 1851. It is located on the site of the former St. Paul's Lutheran Church built in 1757.[3]

Three historic houses

The Daughaday House, Strupp House, and McKiernan House are pivotal contributions to the district.[3]

Center for Contemporary Art

The Center for Contemporary Art was once a former township building and school. It was built in 1912 and is rated a pivotal building in the district.[3][4]

Pluckemin Inn

The Pluckemin Inn was built in the early 20th century. It is a contributing building.[3]

References

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Somerset County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. October 21, 2014. p. 1.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Ashton, Charles H. (July 26, 1982). "NRHP Nomination: Pluckemin Village Historic District" (PDF). National Park Service. "Accompanying 39 photos, from 1981." (PDF).
  4. ↑ "History". The Center for Contemporary Art.
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