George Nace House

The George Nace House is a brick residence with nine rooms and nine fireplaces built on a rubble fieldstone foundation with double chimneys. The structure demonstrates solid construction methods typical of late 1700s craftsmanship.

The house was built in 1783 by Mathias Nace as a residential structure during the early years of the American Republic. His son George Nace Jr. later contributed to local life by serving in a leadership position in the post office during the following generation.

The house contains the Yelland Library, a collection of around 800 books and objects that document the region's past in Pennsylvania. Visitors can explore this gathering to better understand how people lived and what mattered to them here.

The building can be explored by visitors, with appointments arranged through the Hanover Area Historical Society. It is best to plan ahead if you wish to visit the house museum or access the research resources available there.

The house preserves an American flag that survived the Battle of Hanover in 1863, originally displayed in a newspaper building in town. This flag is a rare piece of Civil War history that has remained at this location.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 39.80080,-76.98610

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08