Mechlin's Corner Tavern

Mechlin's Corner Tavern, also known as Peter Mechling's Corner Tavern, is a historic building located at the intersection of County Route 625 (Mechlin Corner Road) and County Route 579 (Bloomsbury Road) in the Mechlings Corner, New Jersey section of Union Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey and near Pittstown. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1974, for its significance in architecture and commerce.[3]

Mechlin's Corner Tavern
Mechlin's Corner Tavern is located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Mechlin's Corner Tavern
Mechlin's Corner Tavern is located in New Jersey
Mechlin's Corner Tavern
Mechlin's Corner Tavern is located in the United States
Mechlin's Corner Tavern
LocationIntersection of County Route 625 (Mechlin Corner Road) and County Route 579 (Bloomsbury Road)
Mechlings Corner, New Jersey
Nearest cityPittstown, New Jersey
Coordinates40°36′39″N 74°59′17″W
Area2 acres (0.81 ha)
Built1830 (1830)
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.74001164[1]
NJRHP No.1635[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 1, 1974
Designated NJRHPJuly 1, 1974

History

There was a tavern at this site, then owned by Jonathan Robeson, in 1752 or earlier. The nearby Van Syckel's Tavern dates to 1763. The current building was likely built c. 1830 by Peter Mechling. He retired in 1844 and sold the tavern to his son William Mechling. In 1890, William deeded it to his son Hiram Mechling. Hiram's death in 1934 ended tavern operation.[3] It is now a private home.[4]

Description

The tavern is an example of Greek Revival architecture. The main part of the tavern is a two and one-half story frame building with a gable roof. It has a one and one-half story extension. The porch has four large square columns.[3]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System – (#74001164)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Hunterdon County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. June 23, 2021. p. 16.
  3. Karschner, Terry (March 1974). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Mechlin's Corner Tavern". National Park Service. With accompanying two photos
  4. Koppenhaver, Bob. "Jugtown to Jutland: Trails, Tracks and Taverns". Skylands Visitor.
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