Historic Martin Yoder House c.1801

The Martin Yoder House c.1801 – Historic Charm on 10+ Acres Near Gettysburg

The Martin Yoder House c.1801 is a rare and remarkable offering—a historic homestead steeped in character and charm, just minutes from the iconic Gettysburg Battlefield Park. Nestled on 10.23 pastoral acres of rolling meadows and tranquil brooks, this heritage property is ideally suited for livestock, farming, or simply savoring the serenity of nature.

This stately residence boasts 3 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, including a charming ante room and country kitchen, all adorned with timeless architectural details. Original wide-plank wood floors, chair rails, soaring 9-foot ceilings, and four fireplaces—including a large Inglenook hearth with a beehive oven and warming shelf—reflect the enduring craftsmanship of the early 19th century. Exposed wood-beam ceilings and over-sized original windows frame picturesque views of meadows, trees, and abundant wildlife.

A true retreat in every season, the home features four inviting porches, including a second-floor sleeping porch that invites cool summer breezes. The grounds are enriched by a large 60′ bank barn with 3 horse stalls, offering ample space for agricultural pursuits, storage, or creative reuse.

Designated a “Civil War Building” for its role during the Gettysburg Campaign, The Martin Yoder House is not only a beautifully preserved residence but a living piece of American history. Whether you’re drawn to its historic provenance, its potential for agrarian lifestyle, or simply its unmatched beauty, this is a property that speaks to the soul.

ROOMS

1st Floor (9′ ceilings)
Front Porch – Brick floor, screened.
Hearth Room 20′ x 20′ – Brick floor, large Inglenook wood burning hearth with food warmer shelf, beehive oven & 11′ massive chestnut beam , original staircase to the second floor, staircase to cellar, chair rail, exposed wood beam ceiling, door to  rear screen porch, 3 six-over-six original windows.
Living Room  26′ x 12′ – Wood floor, chair rail, built-in bookcases & cabinets, wood burning fireplace with wood mantel, door with transom to second front porch, door to kitchen, 2 windows.
Front Porch – Brick floor, removable Plexiglas screens.
Dining Room 16′ x 14′ – Wood floor, wood burning fireplace with wood mantel & chimney closet, chair rail, hanging lamps, 4 windows.
Kitchen 13′ x 11′ – Vinyl floor, new dishwasher & oven, cabinets with strap hinges, door to rear screened porch, 2 windows.
Powder Room  6′ x 3′ – vinyl floor.
Rear Porch – brick floor, screened.

2nd Floor (9′ ceilings)
Landing 20′ x 7′ – Wood floor, exposed wood beam ceiling, door to sleeping porch.
Screened “Sleeping” Porch – Wood floor.
Bedroom 1 20′ x 12′ – Wood floor, chair rail, wood panel wall, exposed wood beam ceiling, 2 windows.
Sitting Room (Antechamber) – Wood floor, chair rail, wood panel wall, closet, 1 window.
Hall Bathroom  12′ x 8′ – Vinyl floor, bath tub, closet, 1 window.
Bedroom 2 15′ x 12′ – Wood floor, wood panel wall, chair rail, closet, 2 windows.
Primary Bedroom Suite 16′ x 14′ – Wood floor, chair rail, wood burning fireplace with wood mantel & chimney cupboard, 4 closets (including walk-in), 3 windows.
*Suite Bathroom 7′ x 7′ – Vinyl floor, ceramic tile shower, closet, 1 window.

Basement (improved cellar)
Storage Room 1 25′ x 12′ – Concrete floor.
Laundry/Storage Room 2 25′ x 15′ – Concrete floor.

Attic
Unfinished – Storage area

Outbuildings
Bank Barn – Spacious 60 feet with 3 horse stalls.
Foaling Shed
Storage Shed

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

2 fenced pastures/meadows.
Brooks that meander the length of the property.
In-ground Pool – 25′ x 17′.
Original hand water pump. The story goes that this pump was used during the Civil War by the family’s children to fill canteens of soldiers as they marched through the meadow in formation.
Long private lane/driveway.
Property includes several wooded acres on the other side of White Church Road.

BRONZE CIVIL WAR BUILDING PLAQUE

GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK (Gettysburg Battlefield)

Gettysburg National Military Park extends over an area of 5,700 acres, much of it planted in fields and crops, extending between two low ridges: Seminary Ridge, held by Confederates during the battle, and Cemetery Ridge, held by Federals. The central part of the battle terrain is usually described as shaped like a fishhook: Cemetery Ridge forms the long shank of it. Curving back on the hook, just southeast of town, is Culp’s Hill, and at the southern end is a series of hills called the Round Tops. The battlefield encompasses a mostly open agricultural area of rolling hills, scattered woodlots, and groupings of farmsteads that are remnants the south-central Pennsylvania farming community that existed in the 1800s.
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LINKS

Gettysburg National Military Park – Website
Martin Yoder’s Will (1798) – Yoder Newsletter
Clean & Green – Pennsylvania Agricultural program
Google Maps – Property with boundary lines (not a plat or survey)

All information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.