Sadler Rogers Explained

Sadler Rogers
Birth Name:Sadler S. Rogers
Birth Date:22 September 1831
Birth Place:Forksville, Pennsylvania
Death Place:Millview, Pennsylvania
Nationality: American
Other Names:Sadler Rodgers
Occupation:Farmer
Builder
County Commissioner, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania[1]
Known For:Design and construction of Pennsylvania covered bridges

Sadler S. Rogers (also spelled Rodgers; September 22, 1831—February 25, 1913)[2] 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.

Notes and References

  1. News: Recent Deaths . The Canton Independent-Sentinel . 1 . 1913-02-27 . 2020-04-18 . Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: The Sullivan Review. 2011-01-12.