Miller–Kite House
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Miller–Kite House | |
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
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