Venango County Historical Society
Website:
https://www.venangocountyhistory.org
Telephone Number:
Location:
307 S Park Street, Franklin, PA 16323
Hours:
Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 AM to 2 PM
or by appointment
Description:
The Venango County Historical Society is housed in the Egbert-Mullins-Koos House. The home was built in 1859. VCHS has exhibit space, a research library, collections storage space, and archival storage. they serve the community by preserving the history important to them.
The Egbert-Mullins-Koos House was built between 1859 and 1860 by Simon Ullman, a Franklin merchant. In the first decade, the property changed hands, but indications are that the Ullman family continued to make the resident their home. In 1869, Lydia S. Ullman sold the property to Eliza Egbert and her husband, Dr. A. G. Egbert. Dr. Egbert was an early Venango County oil producer. Upon completing the purchase of the home, the Egberts added the front porch, as well as the section in the back of the home.
In 1896, Dr. Egbert passed away, leaving his widow alone in the home until 1899, when she sold it to William J. Mullins. Before Mr. Mullins moved his family into the home, he had extensive renovations done.
From museum website
