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Who was Simon Truby? Great question! And you’ve come to the right place for some answers. Around 1844, Simon Truby built a big brick house (photo above) that today is one of the oldest buildings in Apollo, PA, a town established in 1816. Every house has a story. And the Truby farmhouse has quite a tale to tell! To learn more about Apollo, the Truby family, and western PA history, visit these pages:

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