Haller–Gibboney Rock House Explained

Haller–Gibboney Rock House
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:April 18, 1972[1]
Designated Other1 Number:139-0006
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:205 Tazewell Street, Wytheville, Virginia
Coordinates:36.9506°N -81.0844°W
Built:-1823
Architecture:Federal, Late Federal
Added:November 9, 1972
Refnum:72001419

Haller–Gibboney Rock House is a historic home located at Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1822–1823, and is a two-story, five bay late Federal style limestone dwelling. It has a side gable roof and a two-story frame ell terminating in a demi-octagonal end. The Rock House was used as a hospital during the Battle of Wytheville during Civil War. The building houses a museum sponsored by the Wythe County Historical Society.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 5 June 2013.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Haller–Gibboney Rock House . Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff . April 1972. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo