Thomas Harrison House (Harrisonburg, Virginia)

Thomas Harrison House is a historic home located at Harrisonburg, Virginia. It was built in 1750, and is a 1 1/2-story, two bay by one bay, coursed limestone vernacular dwelling. It has a gable roof and was built over a spring, which is accessible in the basement. The Thomas Harrison House is the oldest house in Harrisonburg, and its builder is regarded as the town's founder.[3]

Thomas Harrison House
Thomas Harrison House, September 2013
Location30 W. Bruce St., Harrisonburg, Virginia
Coordinates38°26′51″N 78°52′11″W
Built1750
NRHP reference No.73002213[1]
VLR No.115-0008
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 26, 1973
Designated VLRJune 19, 1973[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (June 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Thomas Harrison House" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo


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