Description: Historic Log House Museum in Mifflinburg, PA.
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In 1997, an auction was held to sell the Frederick Gutelius House. Several members of the community showed up, all historically-minded, but having no intent on purchasing the property. As discussion grew about the history of the log house, and its original owners, the Gutelius', the conversation turned toward the buyer's intent to tear the house down for its logs.
A decision was made on the spot, thanks to nearby neighbors who offered to put up the money for this 1803 house. Our local Justice of the Peace did the bidding. This was a meaningful, as Frederick Gutelius was appointed the first Justice of the Peace of Union County. The small group quickly gathered, set about raising money and becoming incorporated. Preservation Mifflinburg Inc. became its name.
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