USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In the present-day United States, settlers may have first constructed log cabins by 1640. Historians believe that the first log cabins built in North America were in the Swedish colony of Nya Sverige (New Sweden) in the Delaware River and Brandywine River valleys.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 2011, experts declared Nothnagle Cabin to be the world’s oldest log cabin standing in its original place. The home was built by Antti Niilonpoika, a pioneer Finnish settler also known by his Americanized name of Anthony Neilson. For over a hundred years the cabin stayed in the same family.

Detailed explanation-3: -Log cabins are built to stand the test of time–that’s no secret. But which log cabin can claim the title of oldest in the country? The oldest log cabin in America is the Nothnagle Cabin in Gibbstown, New Jersey. The cabin was built in 1638 by Finnish pioneer, Anthony Neilson, out of white oak.

Detailed explanation-4: -Scandinavians introduced the log cabin to America when they settled in what would become southern New Jersey, Delaware, and eastern Pennsylvania.

Detailed explanation-5: -Log cabins were widespread across Europe for thousands of years before they arrived in North America. Log cabins were brought to the Delaware River Region by Swedish and Finnish pioneers during the early 17th century, and quickly became a valuable asset to the settlers of North America.