Somerset in Somerset County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ogle/Scull House
Circa 1825
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 8, 2022
1. Ogle/Scull House Marker
Inscription.
Ogle/Scull House. Circa 1825. This home was owned by Edward Scull, attorney, Congressman, banker and publisher of the Somerset Herald. He acquired the home, from the estate of Andrew Jackson Ogle. It is thought to have been constructed in the 1820s by the Ogle family, possibly by Alexander Ogle, the grandfather of A.J. Ogle. Alexander Ogle was a Major General in the Pa. State militia, served in many County offices, was a Representative in State House and was elected to the 15th U.S. Congress. In a speech before Congress, he is credited with naming the residents of Somerset County, the “Frosty Sons of Thunder.” , The Forbes Road Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was organized here in 1916.
This home was owned by Edward Scull,
attorney, Congressman, banker and publisher
of the Somerset Herald. He acquired the
home, from the estate of Andrew Jackson Ogle.
It is thought to have been constructed in the
1820s by the Ogle family, possibly by
Alexander Ogle, the grandfather of A.J. Ogle.
Alexander Ogle was a Major General in the Pa.
State militia, served in many County offices,
was a Representative in State House and
was elected to the 15th U.S. Congress. In a
speech before Congress, he is credited
with naming the residents of Somerset
County, the “Frosty Sons of Thunder.”
The Forbes Road Chapter of the Daughters
of the American Revolution was organized
here in 1916.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 40° 0.566′ N, 79° 4.625′ W. Marker is in Somerset, Pennsylvania, in Somerset County. Marker is on East Union Street west of North Kimberly Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 147 E Union St, Somerset PA 15501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. This is a private residence.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 8, 2022
2. Ogle/Scull House and Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 8, 2022
3. Ogle/Scull House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
