Haller–Gibboney Rock House
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Haller–Gibboney Rock House | |
 Haller–Gibboney Rock House, April 2012 | |
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| Location | 205 Tazewell Street, Wytheville, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 36°57′2″N 81°5′4″W / 36.95056°N 81.08444°WCoordinates: 36°57′2″N 81°5′4″W / 36.95056°N 81.08444°W |
| Area | 9.9 acres (4.0 ha) |
| Built | 1822-1823 |
| Architectural style | Federal, Late Federal |
| NRHP reference # | 72001419[1] |
| VLR # | 139-0006 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 9, 1972 |
| Designated VLR | April 18, 1972[2] |
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.[3]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]
References
- 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ↑ Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (April 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Haller–Gibboney Rock House" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo
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