Stone House (Lexington, Virginia)

Stone House, also known as the Zachariah Johnson House, is a historic home located near Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1797, and is a 2 1/2-story, five bay, stone dwelling. It has a side gable roof, interior end chimneys, and a central-hall-plan. The front facade features a rough-hewn, four columned portico with pediment.[3]

Stone House
Stone House, HABS Photo
LocationW of Lexington on Ross Rd., near Lexington, Virginia
Coordinates37°46′32″N 79°27′34″W
Area10 acres (4.0 ha)
Built1797 (1797)
Built byJohn Spear
Architectural styleEarly Stone Construction
NRHP reference No.79003080[1]
VLR No.081-0168
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 24, 1979
Designated VLRMay 16, 1978[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[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 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Stone House" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.