Miller–Kite House
Appearance
Miller–Kite House | |
![]() Front and western side | |
Location | 302 Rockingham St., Elkton, Virginia |
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Coordinates | 38°24′31″N 78°36′57″W / 38.40861°N 78.61583°W |
Area | Less than 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
Built | 1827 |
Built by | Samuel Gibbons |
Architectural style | Modified I-house |
NRHP reference No. | 79003083[1] |
VLR No. | 216-5063 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | February 1, 1979 |
Designated VLR | October 17, 1978[2] |
Miller–Kite House, also known as Kite House, is a historic home located at Elkton, Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1827, and is a two-story, five bay, "L"-shaped brick I-house dwelling. It has a cross-gable roof with eaves decorated with sawnwork filigree. It is traditionally believed to have been the headquarters of General Stonewall Jackson during the time that the renowned Valley Campaign was planned in April 1862.[3] The house is a town landmark and museum operated by the Elkton Historical Society.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1]
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ^ Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (August 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Miller–Kite House" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo
External links
- Miller–Kite House – Elkton Historical Society
Categories:
- Historic house museums in Virginia
- Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia
- Houses completed in 1827
- Houses in Rockingham County, Virginia
- Museums in Rockingham County, Virginia
- National Register of Historic Places in Rockingham County, Virginia
- American Civil War museums in Virginia
- 1827 establishments in Virginia
- Jackson's Valley campaign
- Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Registered Historic Place stubs
- Rockingham County, Virginia geography stubs
- Virginia museum stubs