759 Hoffman Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325

Surrounded by history and rooted in Gettysburgs past, this late 1700s stone house is truly one of a kind! The home retains a walk-in fireplace, with a damper added in 1990, along with many original moldings, doors, and blacksmith-made latches. At the time of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, it was the George Trostle Farm, which consisted of 360 acres. Today, the property encompasses 4 acres and is located entirely within the National Park Service boundary. According to National Park Service documents, it was likely used as a hospital or aid station and is the westernmost farm on the East Cavalry Battlefield. The more famous Trostle Farm belonged to Peter Trostle, Georges uncle, and is located at the foot of the infamous Little Round Top. After the battle, Peter went to the asylum, having witnessed thousands of people violate his property and bullets pierce his furniture, some of which is now on display at the Visitor Center. George rode over and helped his aunt tend the farm. In 1990, the stone house underwent an extensive renovation. The electrical, water, and plumbing systems were updated; the fireplace was uncovered; and the original stone was exposed and repointed. Additions on the southeast and northwest corners were removed, a cellar floor was poured, and a new addition was constructed. A 45 x 30 garage was also excavated and a concrete floor poured. Cinder block walls define three sides, while 8-foot garage doors define the east side. A hand-hewn chestnut barn frame d