The Yeates house was built ca. 1765-1768. It is a three and one-half story, four-bay, brick Georgian house. It features keystoned lintels, brick belt courses, brick water table, and a pedimented entry with paneled door and transom. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The house was built by blacksmith / hardware merchant John Miller who was the founder of the town of Millersville. It was the home and law office of Judge Jasper Yeates from 1775-1817.
Judge Yeates was a justice for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. He also served as delegate to the Pennsylvania Convention for ratification of the U. S. Constitution in 1787. He was one of Lancaster's most prominent citizens.