Miller–Kite House | |
Designated Other1: | Virginia Landmarks Register |
Designated Other1 Date: | October 17, 1978[1] |
Designated Other1 Number: | 216-5063 |
Designated Other1 Num Position: | bottom |
Coordinates: | 38.4086°N -78.6158°W |
Builder: | Samuel Gibbons |
Architecture: | Modified I-house |
Added: | February 1, 1979 |
Area: | Less than |
Refnum: | 79003083 |
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.[2] 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.