Todd County is where our family’s story in this country actually begins. In 1958, my great-grandfather Simon Yoder established the first Amish settlement in Todd County, Kentucky. Four generations later, I’m still building here. I’m Milton Yoder, owner of One Shield Construction, and this isn’t just a service area for us — it’s home ground.
If you own land in or around Elkton, Trenton, Guthrie, or anywhere else in Todd County, there’s a good chance you’ve driven past a barn, shop, or home built by a Yoder. We take that history seriously, and we build every project like our name is on it. Because it is.
Services We Offer in Todd County
Barndominiums. Todd County has the kind of open, rolling land that’s perfect for a post-frame barndominium — enough acreage to build exactly the layout you want.
Custom homes. For folks who want a traditional home rather than a barndo, we build fully custom houses designed around your family and your property.
Shops and garages. A huge share of our Todd County work is post-frame shops — for farm equipment, a growing side business, or the storage every landowner eventually needs.
Remodels. Whether it’s an old farmhouse that needs updating or an existing structure that needs more room, we take on remodels with the same standard as new builds.
Why Post-Frame Construction Makes Sense Here
Post-frame construction uses large posts set deep into the ground on wide spacing rather than a continuous foundation wall. It’s faster to build, uses fewer materials, and holds up better against wind. For Todd County’s farmland and rural acreage it just makes sense — and it’s more affordable per square foot too.
Serving Todd County and the Surrounding Area
We build throughout Todd County — Elkton, Trenton, Guthrie, Allensville — and into Christian County, Logan County, and down into Robertson County, Tennessee.
Four Generations, One Standard — Rooted in Todd County
Simon Yoder didn’t just build structures when he came to Todd County in 1958 — he built a community and a reputation for honest work that’s still standing today. My grandfather and father carried that forward, and now I do. “One Builder. One Standard. Built to Last.” isn’t marketing copy here. It’s the standard my great-grandfather set on this soil almost seventy years ago.
When you call One Shield Construction about a project in Todd County, you’re calling the great-grandson of the man who helped build this community. I answer the phone. I walk the property. I stand behind the work.
Let’s Talk About Your Project
Call me directly at 931-542-7550 or visit oneshieldconstruction.com. This is home. Let’s build something that lasts.
