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Frederick Ergle Cabin

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This simple log cabin was built in 1808 for Frederick Ergle, a German immigrant, and his family. The home is thought to be the oldest remaining residential dwelling in Aiken County and still has its original wood and fireplace stones.

Frederick Ergle Cabin

Jean Doepkens Wright of Doswell, VA, 2014 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Before the cabin was relocated to the Aiken County Historical Museum, it sat along the banks of the South Edisto River. It was here that the Ergles raised 11 children.

Ergle Cabin Schoolhouse

Jean Doepkens Wright of Doswell, VA, 2014 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

The cabin now rests adjacent to the former China Springs Schoolhouse on the grounds of the museum. The interior is open to allow visitors a glimpse into the lifestyle of a large family of European settlers in rural South Carolina.

Ergle Cabin Interior

Jean Doepkens Wright of Doswell, VA, 2014 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Frederick Ergle Cabin Info


Address: 433 Newberry Street SW, Aiken, SC 29801
GPS Coordinates: 33.555165,-81.724506

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Address: 433 Newberry Street SW, Aiken, SC 29801
GPS Coordinates: 33.555165,-81.724506
Website: http://aikenmuseum.us/
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    1. Lynne C. Martin says

      May 8, 2022 at 7:43 PM

      I am the granddaughter of Nellie Ergle Carlton.

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    2. Jeannie Ergle Swann says

      June 2, 2021 at 6:54 PM

      I recently did an Ancestry DNA test and found out Fredrick Solomon Ergle was my fourth great-grandfather. My maiden name is Ergle, and I would like to come visit this home and also the original place it was located. I would like to find out any information I can about my relatives. My grandfather was Franklin Ergle.

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      • Judy C Glanders says

        June 27, 2022 at 8:27 PM

        I am the 5th great-granddaughter of John Michael Eargle born in 1700 and came to Charleston on the Upton in 1752. I am also related to Frederick Solomon Ergle. I think maybe his 4th great-granddaughter. I do not have Franklin on my tree. Our tree is on Ancestry and I have been working on it for my granddaughters.

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    3. Virgil ergle says

      November 19, 2016 at 11:43 PM

      Son of Johnnie Ergle.

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