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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George R. Scull House (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Paul's Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance

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of this marker); County Jail & Sheriff's Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Court House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Somerset County World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); Somerset County World War I Memorial (about 400 feet away); Somerset County Korean War / Vietnam War Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Somerset.

More about this marker. This is a private residence.

Ogle/Scull House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 8, 2022

2. Ogle/Scull House and Marker

Ogle/Scull House image. Click for full size.

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 480 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.