Exterior Clues to Identify a Town Log House

Exterior Clues to Identify a Town Log House (HM2CUM)

Location: Mifflinburg, PA 17844 Union County
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Country: United States of America
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N 40° 55.042', W 77° 2.778'

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Mifflinburg has many log-constructed houses. Most are buried in renovations and extensions, clad with wood or even vinyl siding. Only a discerning eye can perhaps recognize these original log structures. Some of the distinguishing features are:
Window Pane Configuration
Glass panes were standard sizes in the early 19th century
· Downstairs front windows were 9 over 6 panes (lites)
· Upstairs windows were 6 over 6 panes (lites) 8" x 10"
Wide Depth of Window Sills & Thresholds
Thickness of hewn logs would determine the depth of sills ranging from approx. 8 to 10".
Pitch of Roof
An experienced eye can identify a certain pitch —-not too steep, but not extremely wide.
Standard pitch would be: 8" of rise for every 12" run.
Location of windows and doors
Two models dominate Mifflinburg, the larger one being an extension of the smaller one.
Log Houses in Mifflinburg
Hidden Facades of Log Homes
· 501 Market Street
· 305 Market Street
· 446 Walnut Street
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HM NumberHM2CUM
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Placed ByBorough of Mifflinburg and Others
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, December 16th, 2018 at 7:01am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 327683 N 4531599
Decimal Degrees40.91736667, -77.04630000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 55.042', W 77° 2.778'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 55' 2.5200000000001" N, 77° 2' 46.68" W
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Area Code(s)570
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 308 Market St, Mifflinburg PA 17844, US
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