The Hess Homestead, Historic Mennonite farmstead in Lancaster County, United States.
The Hess Homestead features German architectural elements including a stone farmhouse, log farmhouse, and summer kitchen along Lititz Run Road.
The property was acquired from William Penn's sons in 1735, with the first structures built by Jacob Hess during the settlement of Pennsylvania.
The farmhouses served as meeting places for the local Mennonite community until 1856, reflecting the religious traditions of early Pennsylvania settlers.
The site offers guided weekend tours at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM, with the Visitors Center operating Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 4 PM.
The log farmhouse exhibits the Blockstanderbau construction technique with 33 vertical corner posts, representing early German architectural methods in America.
GPS coordinates: 40.15380,-76.28630
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:08
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