Near Grantsville in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Yoder House

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 17, 2020

1. Yoder House Marker

Inscription. The Yoder House is being built to preserve and share the Yoder story. The House of Yoder, nonprofit, tax exempt corporation was formed and construction followed ground breaking on October 21, 1995. Work progressed as donated funds and labor became available. The House features mid-1700 architecture similar to the style used by the first American Yoders. Inside is a walk-in fireplace, root cellar, similar furniture of the period, and Yoder artifacts to illustrate colonial life.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is October 21, 1995.

Location. 39° 41.783′ N, 79° 8.512′ W. Marker is near Grantsville, Maryland, in Garrett County. It can be reached from Casselman Road 0.2 miles west of National Pike (Alternate Maryland Route 40), on the left when traveling west. Marker is within the artisan village next to the Casselman River Bridge State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grantsville MD 21536, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region

and in Western Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Schrock Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Markley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Compton School (within shouting distance of this marker); Glotfelty House (within shouting distance

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of this marker); The Original Tombstone of Solomon Glotfelty (within shouting distance of this marker); The Miller House (within shouting distance of this marker); Winterburg House (within shouting distance of this marker); The National Pike (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grantsville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Site of the National Pike Blacksmith Shop (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Spruce Forest Artisan Village. (Submitted on August 5, 2019.)

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 17, 2020

2. Yoder House Marker

Photographed by F. Robby, July 31, 2016

3. Yoder House

Marker is in front of the house, left side, half-hidden by a tree in this photo.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 6, 2022

4. Yoder House

This view is from the highway. The marker is on the other side of the house.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2016, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 877 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on October 9, 2016, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 4. submitted on June 7, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.