In the 1980s, architectural historians chose 7 business buildings in Apollo that seemed noteworthy. Some may surprise you!
Author: Vicki Contie
Nellie Bly Dwells on Simon Truby’s Farm
For most of Nellie Bly’s childhood, she resided on land that had once been a part of Simon Truby’s farm.
Simon Truby Makes the Grade!
Apollo’s awesome new bicentennial history book includes a page about farmer Simon Truby.
Location, Location, Location
Simon Truby cashes in on the Good Earth in Apollo PA.
Simon Truby in the Books
Hunting for Hints in Regional Histories A Man of Many Hats Apollo’s Simon Truby (1806-1886) listed his occupation as Farmer in census records and historic
Apollo/North Apollo Interactive Historic Sites Map
The “Truby Farmhouse” interactive map of historic sites in Apollo & North Apollo includes most of the houses listed in the 1980-81 Armstrong County Historic Sites Survey.
Truby Farmhouse Apollo PA 