The February 2025 THSSH Newsletter features a new article by Cynthia Crosson on the Boylan House along Route 202-206 in Pluckemin (see February Newsletter, scroll to Page 4). Dating to 1751, the house was the home of John Boylan and his family when the village was occupied by the Continental troops of generals George Washington and Henry Knox.
See also: John Boylan’s 18th-Century Daybooks.
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Thanks for this story. Bob Craig
Roy, its always fun to read your historical notes.
Is this the Pluckemin Inn?
Don’t think so – the Pluckemin inn used to be a dive bar called The Plucky and Was totally rebuilt into what it is today. I am wondering if this is the house to the left of the entrance of the Presbyterian Church?
Now that I actually read the article it is the house across the street from the Presbyterian Church
Thank you for the comments. Lisa is right. The Pluckemin Inn is across the street from the Boylan House. It stands on the spot where Eoff’s Tavern used to be in the Revolutionary War period. I think it was also a dive bar for several years before it became the Pluckemin Inn. Thank you again for your interest. Cynthia Crosson
Is there any historical data of the old Pluckemin Store? Was on the corner of Burnt Mills Road and 202/206? It was a deli and butcher shop. Post office was in same store but in the back. I think Colonal Liquors took over in early 80’s. Try to find real name and historic information
Hi Patrick, Thanks for your question. I will do some research and get back to you. Cynthia