Haller–Gibboney Rock House

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]

Haller–Gibboney Rock House
Haller–Gibboney Rock House, April 2012
Haller–Gibboney Rock House is located in Virginia
Haller–Gibboney Rock House
Haller–Gibboney Rock House is located in the United States
Haller–Gibboney Rock House
Location205 Tazewell Street, Wytheville, Virginia
Coordinates36°57′2″N 81°5′4″W
Area9.9 acres (4.0 ha)
Built1822 (1822)-1823
Architectural styleFederal, Late Federal
NRHP reference No.72001419[1]
VLR No.139-0006
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 9, 1972
Designated VLRApril 18, 1972[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. 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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