Pluckemin

History

After the victory at Princeton, General George Washington and his army camped nearby from January 4 to 6, 1777 on the march to Morristown. On January 5, General Washington set up his headquarters in a local Pluckemin house, which later became known as the John Fenner House, and wrote his battle report to John Hancock. He also ordered military honors for the battle death of British Captain William Leslie, a friend of the American Dr. Benjamin Rush. The gravestone is in the graveyard of the former St. Paul's Lutheran Church (built 1757), where the Pluckemin Presbyterian Church is now located. During the winter of 1778–79, the Pluckemin Continental Artillery Cantonment Site, commanded by General Henry Knox, was located nearby. On February 18, 1779, General Knox organized a grand celebration, The French Alliance Ball, for the first anniversary of the alliance with France. In attendance were General Washington and his wife Martha. Over four hundred people enjoyed dancing, drinking and fireworks.

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Largest nearby schools

• Bridgewater-Raritan High School
  High · Bridgewater · 2,711 students · 12.1:1 ratio
• Franklin High School
  High · Somerset · 2,220 students · 13:1 ratio
• Watchung Hills Regional High School
  High · Warren · 1,741 students · 11.6:1 ratio
• Ridge High School
  High · Basking Ridge · 1,682 students · 11.4:1 ratio
• Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
  Middle · Bridgewater · 1,347 students · 11:1 ratio
• Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
  Other · Somerset · 1,288 students · 13.3:1 ratio
• Auten Road Intermediate School
  Middle · Hillsborough · 1,203 students · 11.5:1 ratio
• Hillsborough Township Middle School
  Middle · Hillsborough · 1,193 students · 11.6:1 ratio