Yender Outhouse

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This three-seater outhouse was built by the Yender to replace the one built by the Netzley family. An outhouse was a family’s bathroom since indoor plumbing was not common until the 20th century. Andy Yender, who lived in the house as a child before it was donated to the museum, had memorized that the outhouse was exactly 40 steps from the back porch of his farmhouse.

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Yender Outhouse

This outhouse has three seats!

Inside the Yender Outhouse

Backstory and Context

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This outhouse was the family’s bathroom since they did not have one inside the house. Andy Yender, who lived in the house as a child before it was donated, had memorized that the outhouse was exactly 40 steps from the back porch of his farmhouse.

The Yenders built this outhouse with three seats – two are adult-sized and one is made for a smaller child. Behind the inside back wall, there is a small area built-in that draws air outside and helps to keep unpleasant smells out. Mrs. Yender even kept flowers in the window!

Please note that the Yender Outhouse is no longer operational.

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Yender Outhouse

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