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Sadler Rogers
BornSadler S. Rogers
(1831-09-22)September 22, 1831
Forksville, Pennsylvania
DiedFebruary 25, 1913(1913-02-25) (aged 81)
Millview, Pennsylvania
NationalityUnited States American
Other namesSadler Rodgers
Occupation(s)Farmer
Builder
County Commissioner, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
Known forDesign and construction of Pennsylvania covered bridges
Forksville Covered Bridge

Sadler S. Rogers (also spelled Rodgers; September 22, 1831—February 25, 1913) was an American builder and farmer. Sadler Rogers built several bridges which are now considered part of the historic heritage of Pennsylvania, including the Forksville Covered Bridge, which he constructed in 1850 at the age of 18, and the Sonestown Covered Bridge.

He died in his home in Millview, Pennsylvania on February 25, 1913.

References

  1. ^ "Recent Deaths". The Canton Independent-Sentinel. February 27, 1913. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "The Sullivan Review". Retrieved January 12, 2011.


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