[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E597]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING THE PETER ALLEN HOUSE

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 22, 2026

  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I'm proud to recognize the Historic Peter 
Allen House of Dauphin, Pennsylvania upon the auspicious occasion of 
its 300th Anniversary.
  The Peter Allen House is the oldest home in Dauphin County, dating 
back to 1726. The original grant to Peter Allen, a Scots-Irish trapper 
and trader, was for nearly 400 acres. The House is listed on both the 
National and State Registries of Historic Homes, and some contend that 
it was considered the Western English Frontier of the then-Pennsylvania 
Colony.
  Built at the base of Peters Mountain in central Dauphin County, the 
Peter Allen House historically served as the signature trading post for 
the migrating settlers of the colonial, pre-Revolutionary western 
frontier. Throughout the 19th Century, it also served as an inn, 
tavern, and hotel, hosting settlers and guests from across the Country. 
It was a welcomed stop on what was then known as the Sunbury Turnpike, 
which stretched from Reading to Sunbury.
  Today, the Peter Allen House serves as a memorial to early pioneers 
and settlers who gave everything for their Country and Commonwealth. 
The current owners have restored the House, converting the stable into 
a private residence, and growing the House into a popular site for 
weddings and special events.
  To celebrate their 300th Anniversary and America's 250th Birthday, 
the Peter Allen House is hosting an historic Independence Day 
celebration, featuring special readings of the Declaration of 
Independence, reenactments, educational forums, tours, fireworks, and a 
colonial costume ball. The celebration will be a testament to the 
tremendous impact the House has had upon our region throughout our 
Nation's history.
  Mr. Speaker, I'm honored to recognize the Historic Peter Allen House 
on its 300th Anniversary. From the early days of precolonial America to 
today, the Peter Allen House has played an enormous role in Central 
Pennsylvania's history, and on behalf of the Citizens of the 10th 
Congressional District, I'm proud and honored that the owners can 
celebrate and share this wonderful and momentous occasion with our 
local community.

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