Miller–Kite House Explained

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.

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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: Miller–Kite House . Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff . August 1978. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo