Heidelberg Township in Schaefferstown in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Farm House

‘das Bauerhaus

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2024

1. Farm House Marker

Inscription. The Schaeffer Farm House, built c. 1770, had living space on the upper floors and a distillery on the ground floor. The property is on the National Register of Historic Places, a US National Historic Landmark, and part of the Schaefferstown Historic District.

Erected by Historic Schaefferstown, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.

Location. 40° 17.746′ N, 76° 18.021′ W. Marker is in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania, in Lebanon County. It is in Heidelberg Township. It can be reached from Locust Street 0.2 miles west of North Carpenter Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is in the Alexander Schaeffer farmstead museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newmanstown PA 17073, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

and in Greater Harrisburg.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dry House (a few steps from this marker); Smokehouse (a few steps from this marker); Pig Sty (a few steps from this marker); The Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Summer House (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Tobacco Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Spring House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cider Press (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schaefferstown.

Also see . . . Brendle Farms (PDF). National Register nomination for the Schaeffer farmstead, which was listed in 1972. (Prepared by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; via National Archives) (Submitted on October 11, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2024

2. Farm House Marker

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2024

3. Farm House Marker

Corner view of the farmhouse.

The Schaeffer House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2024

4. The Schaeffer House

View of the south side of the house.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on October 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.